Ocean Quiz
Folktale (fiction), 2,989 words, Level W (Grade 4)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension	Analyze Character
Grammar and Mechanics	Quotation Marks
Word Work	Verbs

Book Summary

Maggie and her best friend, Caroline, have been picked to join the team that will represent their school at the annual Kid Quiz Bowl. As they research the topic of oceans, Tad, the school know-it-all, acts as though he doesn't even need to study. But when the pressure is on at the quiz bowl, Tad sings a very different tune.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Make, revise, and confirm predictions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions before and during reading
• Analyze characters
• Understand quotation marks and punctuation in interrupted dialogue
• Understand and use strong action verbs

Vocabulary

• Content words: anemone, brain coral, competitors, convenience, glared, isolated, mythical, sea pens

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 W Answer Sheet