Katie's Forest Finds
Narrative (fiction), 947 words, Level O (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Author's Purpose
Grammar and Mechanics	Nonfiction Elements in Fictional Text
Word Work	Verbs

Book Summary

Katie is excited about the little pieces of nature she collects along the hiking trail--a flower, an acorn, a stone. Later, when Katie shows her father her collection, he's not quite as excited. He explains that some treasures are best left untouched. Taking items from their natural surroundings can be harmful to plants and animals. Katie learns the importance of enjoying nature responsibly. Illustrations and nonfiction fact boxes support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing
• Analyze the author’s purpose
• Identify nonfiction fact boxes within a fictional text
• Recognize and use interesting verbs

Vocabulary

• Content words: aroma, article, debris, departed, dependent, grimaced, observed, reluctantly, souvenir, taunt, territory

Book Resources

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