Expedition 40: The Secret of the Seasons
Descriptive (nonfiction),
936 words,
Level R (Grade 3)
Serial
In this descriptive nonfiction text, the author includes sensory details to create mental pictures for readers as they tour 40 degrees north and south latitudes. During the same week in January, readers feel the cold of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the warmth of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Readers learn how the seasons are determined not just on the time of year, but also on location on Earth as it tilts in space. Maps, illustrations, and photographs support the text.
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Story Words
aromas, channel, culture, current, gorge, hemisphere, invaders, peninsula, strait
aromas, channel, culture, current, gorge, hemisphere, invaders, peninsula, strait
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand the use of contractions
Word Work
Understand and use position words
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand the use of contractions
Word Work
Understand and use position words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assess the Objectives
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