Valentine's Day
Fantasy (fiction), 496 words, Level L (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Phonics	Diphthongs
Grammar and Mechanics	Verb Tense
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

None of the Hoppers except for Snubby Nose seem to know why February 14th is a special day. The other Hoppers wonder what the big day is all about until they find their presents from Cupid. Snubby Nose is missing on Valentine’s Day, but he comes home with a surprise for Grandpa Grizzly.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand nonfiction text
• Sequence events
• Identify letter combination ow
• Identify and compare past and present tenses
• Arrange words in alphabetical order

Vocabulary

• Content words: bow and arrow, breakfasts, chocolates, Cupid, finally, fourteenth, Grizzly, patter, pleased, sprinkled, suitcase, surprise, valentine

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 L Answer Sheet