Big Machines
Informational (nonfiction), 550 words, Level L (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Phonics	Consonant Digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics	Adjectives
Word Work	Antonyms

Book Summary

Big Machines introduces the reader to machines that are used to do heavy construction work. The book provides photos and names of the machines and describes various settings and uses.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing
• Identify main idea and details in text
• Identify digraph th in words
• Identify and use adjectives
• Recognize and use antonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: barge, bulldozer, cargo, concrete, container ships, crane, cranes, excavators, flatbed, helicopter, machines, ocean liners, passenger, resources, tractor, trailer

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 L Answer Sheet