Making Rice
Informational/Procedural (nonfiction), 814 words, Level N (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Grammar and Mechanics	Multiple Meaning Words
Word Work	Plural Endings

Book Summary

Making Rice is an informational text about rice and its importance in China. The book provides instructions on how to prepare and cook rice. Also included is a detailed, step-by-step recipe for chicken-fried rice that the whole family can enjoy

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Connect to prior knowledge

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of making connections to prior knowledge to understand nonfiction text
• Sequence events to gain understanding
• Identify multiple-meaning words
• Recognize and use the plural ending -ies

Vocabulary

• Content words: absorbs, Asians, China, Chinese, measuring cup, paddies, rice, spatula, strainer, wok

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level N Answer Sheet