
I Am the Hope Diamond
Informational (nonfiction),
835 words,
Level P (Grade 2)
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.
Book Resources
More Book Options
-
Kurzweil 3000 FormatUse of Kurzweil 3000® formatted books requires the purchase of Kurzweil 3000 software at www.kurzweiledu.com.
Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
carats, Cartier, charities, diamonds, facets, jewels, museum, mystery, pendant, royal, set, Smithsonian Institution, vacations, weight
carats, Cartier, charities, diamonds, facets, jewels, museum, mystery, pendant, royal, set, Smithsonian Institution, vacations, weight
Premade vocabulary lessons at VocabularyA-Z.com
Use of vocabulary lessons requires a subscription to VocabularyA-Z.com.
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze point of view in the text
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of plural nouns
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze point of view in the text
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of plural nouns
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








