Castles
Informational (nonfiction), 1,515 words, Level Q (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Subject
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

Castles is a factual text that describes castle building from early times through recently constructed castles. Details about interior and exterior features are included. The reader also learns about the people who lived in and around medieval castles. Both photos and illustrations support this informative text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Mentally summarize key information while reading
• Identify main idea and details in text
• Recognize subjects in sentences
• Identify and use content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• Content words: artisans, attackers, classes, commoners, craftsmen, farmers, knights, merchants, nobles

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 Q Answer Sheet