Fireworks
Informational (nonfiction), 1,379 words, Level Q (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Commas
Word Work	Synonyms and Antonyms

Book Summary

Fireworks is an informational text that provides an interesting history of fireworks. It also gives details about how fireworks are made and about the intense planning required to create professional fireworks displays. Fireworks safety is also addressed.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions
• Identify main idea and details
• Use commas to separate items in a series
• Recognize and use synonyms and antonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: chemicals, pyrotechnics, salutes, shells, spectacular

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