Zookeeping
Interview (nonfiction), 1,498 words, Level Q (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Plural Nouns
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

This book is an interview with Jeff Polcen, lead zookeeper of hoofed mammals at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Readers learn about the animals under Jeff's care and the responsibilities of a lead zookeeper. Zookeeping contains many fascinating facts about the care of giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and gazelles.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Connect to prior knowledge

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of making connections to prior knowledge
• Identify the main ideas and details in informational text
• Identify and form irregular plural nouns
• Identify compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: anesthesia, antelope, exhibits, giraffes, hoofed, savannah, species, vultures, zookeeper

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