Where We Get Energy
Informational (nonfiction),
486 words,
Level K (Grade 2)
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.
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Lesson Resources
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
coal, dams, electricity, energy, gasoline, generator, natural gas, oil, power plants, solar cells, solar panels, steam
coal, dams, electricity, energy, gasoline, generator, natural gas, oil, power plants, solar cells, solar panels, steam
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness
Manipulate medial sounds
Phonics
Identify long /e/ digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use plural verbs
Word Work
Categorize content vocabulary
Use the strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness
Manipulate medial sounds
Phonics
Identify long /e/ digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use plural verbs
Word Work
Categorize 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






