Where We Get Energy
Informational (nonfiction), 486 words, Level K (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Phonological Awareness	Manipulate Medial Sounds
Phonics	Vowel Digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics	Verbs
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

Where We Get Energy gives readers an informative lesson in where our energy comes from. The book reviews how we use energy, which types of energy we use, and where each energy type is found. Clear, easy-to-understand photographs enhance the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Identify main idea and details
• Manipulate medial sounds
• Identify long /e/ digraphs
• Identify and use plural verbs
• Categorize content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• Content words: coal, dams, electricity, energy, gasoline, generator, natural gas, oil, power plants, solar cells, solar panels, steam

Book Resources

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