| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | O |
| Reading Recovery | 34 |
| DRA | 34 |
Seven Wonders of the Modern World
Informational (nonfiction),
1,279 words,
Level S (Grade 3)
Seven Wonders of the Modern World is an informational book that describes seven remarkable structures made by humans. Readers will learn why the structures were built and why each has been designated a “wonder.” Photographs and illustrations support the informative text
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Lesson Resources
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
engineers, hydroelectric plant, landmark, observation deck, power plant, radio and television signals, scholars, shipping industry, skyline, suspension bridge, waterway, wildlife habitats
engineers, hydroelectric plant, landmark, observation deck, power plant, radio and television signals, scholars, shipping industry, skyline, suspension bridge, waterway, wildlife habitats
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand and remember informational text
Comprehension
Identify main ideas and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Capitalize place names and other proper nouns
Word Work
Identify syllable division in content vocabulary
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand and remember informational text
Comprehension
Identify main ideas and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Capitalize place names and other proper nouns
Word Work
Identify syllable division in content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
