| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 11 |
| Grade | 4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | Q |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
| Lexile | 771-800 |
The Amazing Amazon
Informational (nonfiction),
2,176 words,
Level U (Grade 4)
In this informational book, students learn what rainforests are and their locations on Earth. This book focuses on the largest--the Amazon rainforest. Readers will learn the four distinct layers that make up this incredible ecosystem and the animals that live in each one. Humorous "interviews" with some of these unusual creatures provide interesting insights into life in the rainforest. Photographs support the text.
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
epiphyte, foliage, fungus, peccary, piranha, prehensile, resident, species, talon, unsuspecting, volume
epiphyte, foliage, fungus, peccary, piranha, prehensile, resident, species, talon, unsuspecting, volume
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions (K, W, L)
Comprehension
Recognize an author’s point of view
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and understand adjectives and adverbs
Word Work
Recognize and use content vocabulary
Ask and answer questions (K, W, L)
Comprehension
Recognize an author’s point of view
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and understand adjectives and adverbs
Word Work
Recognize and use content vocabulary
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
How To Assemble Your Book
Single-Sided Book
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