Arrows
Informational Narrative (fiction), 2,340 words, Level Y (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Make Inferences
Grammar and Mechanics	Pronouns
Word Work	Synonyms

Book Summary

Arrows is about a thirteen-year-old girl who discovers a series of arrows carved into large boulders. With her grandfather's help, she uncovers a cipher, or code. Together they break the code and find a hidden message linked to the Underground Railroad. Illustrations and photographs support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
• Understand indirect language by making inferences
• Identify and understand the use of pronouns
• Identify and use synonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: carbon dating, code, Code Talkers, comprehend, deciphered, decorated, glyph, interpret, Mississippi Choctaw, recounted, translate, veteran

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level Y Answer Sheet