Treasure Found
Informational (nonfiction), 801 words, Level R (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Author's Purpose
Grammar and Mechanics	Pronouns
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

Treasure Found is a book about different types of treasures found throughout time. It names famous treasure hunters and their finds, such as Howard Carter and the tomb of King Tut and Mel Fisher, who found underwater treasures worth millions of dollars. Photographs and maps support the text

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Identify author’s purpose
• Identify and understand the use of pronouns
• Recognize and form compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: cargo, clues, historians, markings, metal detectors, museums, shipwreck, sonar, treasure, valuable

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 R Answer Sheet