| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 11 |
| Grade | 4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | Q |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
| Lexile | 771-800 |
Galapagos Wonder
Informational (nonfiction),
1,841 words,
Level U (Grade 4)
Galapagos Wonder is an informational book about the remote Galapagos Islands. Readers will learn about the geology and formation of these unique islands, their unusual animals and plants, and conservation efforts aimed at preserving their natural ecology. Filled with interesting facts, this book is sure to encourage additional research in areas such as endangered wildlife and marine ecology.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
carapace, current, diversity, ecology, feral, Galapagos, herbivorous, naturalist, refuge, species, specimens, territorial
carapace, current, diversity, ecology, feral, Galapagos, herbivorous, naturalist, refuge, species, specimens, territorial
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify action verbs and verb phrases
Word Work
Recognize and use open compound words
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify action verbs and verb phrases
Word Work
Recognize and use open compound 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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