Treasure in the Puget Sound
Adventure (fiction), 3,620 words, Level V (Grade 4)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Analyze Character
Grammar and Mechanics	Idioms
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

Treasure in the Puget Sound is a fictional modern-day Pacific Northwest adventure. The story will keep young readers wondering, "Is there really buried treasure out there?" Tim Hawkins, now a grown man, retells a story from his youth. With a touch of pirate antics, some bad guys, and high action, students will read right through to the end. They'll also find out the answer to this question: Will Tim tell what he knows?

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling while reading
• Analyze characters in a book
• Identify and understand idioms
• Understand and use content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• Content words: authorities, Bremerton, civil, commander, confound, confront, foliage, mutiny, Puget Sound, ruthless, Spokane, subdue, swaggered

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Pocketbook Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level V Answer Sheet