Leap! A Salmon's Story
Adventure (fiction), 400 words, Level K (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Phonics	Silent Letters
Grammar and Mechanics	Pronouns
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

Leap! A Salmon's Story is a fictional tale about a salmon who has a very special, if not popular, talent. When she and her fellow salmon begin their long and tiring journey upstream to lay their eggs, the salmon's special ability helps save the fish from a hungry bear. As a result, the salmon are able to return home to spawn. The salmon life cycle is emphasized. Charming illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
• Understand sequencing through the life cycle of a salmon
• Identify words with silent letters
• Recognize and use pronouns
• Identify and form compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: current, downstream, fry, mighty, practiced, predators, rapids, spawn, task, upstream, yolk

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 K Answer Sheet