| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | Q |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
| Lexile | 771-830 |
Giant Insects
Informational (nonfiction),
2,167 words,
Level V (Grade 4)
Insects are everywhere on our planet, and many are so small that we don’t notice them. Not these insects! Come along on a trip around the world to the homes of some of the largest insects on Earth. Find out their relative sizes, their habits, and where they live. Vibrant photographs enhance the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
adapted, canopy, colonies, evolved, fossil, mandibles, nocturnal, safari, species, swarm, titans, wingspan
adapted, canopy, colonies, evolved, fossil, mandibles, nocturnal, safari, species, swarm, titans, wingspan
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use inflectional ending -est
Word Work
Identify and create closed compound words
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use inflectional ending -est
Word Work
Identify and create closed 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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