The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs
Informational (nonfiction), 637 words, Level N (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Phonics	Consonant Blends
Grammar and Mechanics	Sentence Fragments
Word Work	Synonyms

Book Summary

Just mention the word slime and you are likely to have the attention of many early readers. The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs not only mentions slime, it discusses the many fascinating purposes of slime in the lives of snails and slugs. This informative book also examines these animals' body parts, how they move, what they eat, and how their young are born. Captioned photographs of a wide variety of snails and slugs are sure to delight readers who love all things slimy.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions
• Identify main idea and details
• Identify spellings for s-family blends
• Recognize the naming part of a sentence (subject)
• Identify synonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: mollusks, gastropods, tentacles

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 N Answer Sheet