Eggy's Easy Out
Realistic (fiction), 395 words, Level L (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Phonics	Vowel Digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics	Types of Sentences
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

Eggy's Easy Out is the story of a young boy who likes to play baseball. Eggy's been catching things his older brother has been throwing at him since he was a baby, so it's only natural that Eggy is the catcher on his ball team. What he didn't count on catching was a big "egg." Young readers will enjoy the familiar topic told in first-person point of view, the animated illustrations, and the exciting ending.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand and remember fictional text
• Sequence story events
• Recognize long /e/ vowel digraphs ee and ea
• Identify types of sentences
• Understand content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• Content words: catcher, coach, Eggy, fastball, inning, Little League, mask, mitt, pitcher, pop-up, signals, tagged

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