Marcus Loses Patches
Realistic (fiction), 751 words, Level M (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Problem and Solution
Phonics	Vowel Digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics	Quotation Marks
Word Work	Synonyms

Book Summary

Marcus Loses Patches is about a little boy who loves playing video games. One day, he gets so wrapped up in his game that he forgets to feed his dog, Patches. When he finally gets around to feeding her, he realizes that he has also forgotten to latch the gate and Patches has escaped. Mom and Grandpa helped Marcus find Patches, and he realizes that although video games are fun, they are not more important than his dog or his family. Illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
• Analyze the problem and solution in the story
• Identify long /e/ vowel digraphs
• Use quotation marks
• Identify synonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: accidentally, amulet, apology, canine, disappointed, Egyptian, escaped, irresponsible, neighbors, psyched, pyramid

Book Resources

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