The Castaway Pines
Fantasy (fiction), 1,369 words, Level Q (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Author's Purpose
Grammar and Mechanics	Complete Sentences
Word Work	Plural Endings

Book Summary

In The Castaway Pines, Momma and Poppa Pine try to frustrate a logger because they think he wants to make them into Presto logs. When they find out that he wants them for Christmas trees, they begin to think differently. The Castaway Pines is written as a stage play, which introduces readers to a new genre.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling
• Understand and identify author’s purpose
• Write complete sentences
• Identify and form plural nouns

Vocabulary

• Content words: defenseless, distracted, dramatically, reverently

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