Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses
Informational (nonfiction), 904 words, Level P (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Classify Information
Grammar and Mechanics	Pronouns
Word Work	Adjectives

Book Summary

In this fascinating and engaging book, students will learn the distinguishing characteristics of seals, sea lions, and walruses. They will also read about the habitats, food sources, and threats to this appealing group of animals called pinnipeds.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand nonfiction text
• Classify information
• Use pronouns to replace nouns
• Recognize and use adjectives

Vocabulary

• Content words: blubber, haul out, marine, migrate, molt, pinniped, predator, prey

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 P Answer Sheet