
Skydiving
Interview (nonfiction),
1,594 words,
Level R (Grade 3)
Expert skydiver Bob Gates answers questions about his experiences as a skydiver in this interesting and informative interview. Readers who are unfamiliar with the interview format will find it engaging and easy to read. Many of the photos in Skydiving are quite dramatic and are sure to pique the reader's curiosity about the sport.
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Story Words
acrobatics, adrenaline, altimeter, instrument, resistance, tandem, techniques, toggles
acrobatics, adrenaline, altimeter, instrument, resistance, tandem, techniques, toggles
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions
Comprehension
Identify main ideas and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Combine sentences using connecting words
Word Work
Identify and form contractions
Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions
Comprehension
Identify main ideas and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Combine sentences using connecting words
Word Work
Identify and form contractions
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class









