On Eagle River
Realistic (fiction), 555 words, Level Q (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Analyze Character
Grammar and Mechanics	Past-Tense Verbs
Word Work	Synonyms

Book Summary

On Eagle River is a story about young Devon's first canoe fishing trip with his grandpa. His older brother has told him all about what fishing with Grandpa is like, so he is very excited and nervous all at once. Devon listens carefully to Grandpa's instructions and helps him maneuver the canoe down the river. The afternoon is peaceful and the wildlife beautiful--he only hopes the stories of snakes and 'gators aren't true! Illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
• Analyze characters in the text
• Recognize past-tense verbs in the text; double consonants before adding the -ed suffix when necessary
• Understand and identify the use of synonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: bow, canoe, catfish, gingerly, maneuver, riverbank, slithering, snag, sycamore, whirlpools

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 Q Answer Sheet