I Am the Hope Diamond
Informational (nonfiction), 835 words, Level P (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Analyze Point Of View
Grammar and Mechanics	Nouns
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

Told through the fictitious eyes of the Hope Diamond, I Am the Hope Diamond is an informational book about the history of this amazing diamond. The book explains this diamond's incredible journey, including how it was discovered, who has owned it, and to which countries it has been taken. The book also describes its original size and shape, as well as how it has been altered through the years. Photographs support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
• Analyze point of view in the text
• Understand the use of plural nouns
• Arrange words in alphabetical order

Vocabulary

• Content words: carats, Cartier, charities, diamonds, facets, jewels, museum, mystery, pendant, royal, set, Smithsonian Institution, vacations, weight

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 P Answer Sheet