Playing It Safe
Informational (nonfiction), 399 words, Level K (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension	Author's Purpose
Phonics	Long Vowels
Grammar and Mechanics	Adverbs
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

Playing It Safe looks at ways children can stay safe while having fun. Each chapter includes a list of important and practical rules for staying safe on wheels, in the water, and on the playground. The familiar topics and easy-to-read text are supported by captioned photographs.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Connect to prior knowledge

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge
• Identify author’s purpose
• Recognize spellings for long /a/
• Recognize, form, and use adverbs ending in -ly
• Identify and form compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: community, dangerous, downhill, helmet, wrists

Book Resources

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