Butterflies and Moths
Informational (nonfiction), 1,303 words, Level S (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Compare and Contrast
Grammar and Mechanics	Antonyms
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

Butterflies and Moths outlines the difference between butterflies and moths. Students learn about the body parts, life cycle, and behavior of each type of insect. Photographs and charts complement the learning experie

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to make sense of text
• Find details to compare and contrast butterflies and moths
• Identify antonyms for content vocabulary
• Alphabetize and define content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• Content words: antennae, caterpillars, chrysalis, cocoon, exoskeleton, insects, invertebrates, larval, metamorphosis, molting, predators, pupal, species

Book Resources

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