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Threats to Our Atmosphere
Level W
Benchmark Books
| Reading A-Z Level |
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| Grade |
4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell |
R |
| Reading Recovery |
40 |
| DRA |
40 |
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Threats to Our Atmosphere
Informational (nonfiction), 1,831 words,
Level W (Grade 4)
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Lesson Objectives |
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| Reading Strategy |
Ask and answer questions |
| Comprehension |
Author's Purpose |
| Grammar and Mechanics |
Compound Predicates |
| Word Work |
Content Vocabulary |
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Book Summary |
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Threats to Our Atmosphere is an informational book that focuses on the structure and function of Earth's protective atmosphere. The text explains the ozone layer and the possible causes and consequences of global warming. The book also explores what effects these issues have on our planet, what scientists and world leaders are doing to protect our environment, and what individuals can do to protect our sky. Photographs, diagrams, and charts support the text.
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About the Lesson |
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Targeted Reading Strategy
Objectives
- Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
- Identify author’s purpose
- Identify and understand compound predicates
- Recognize and use content vocabulary
Vocabulary
Content words: atmosphere, atoms, chemicals, constant, contributor, decomposes, fossil fuels, global warming, greenhouse effect, molecules, pollutants, precipitation, ultraviolet
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