A Big League for Little Players
Informational (nonfiction), 1,386 words, Level S (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Possessive Nouns
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

A Big League for Little Players is an informational book about the history of Little League Baseball. It tells about the beginnings of baseball in America and how a league of young players was formed. Also highlighted is the Little League World Series, from its roots to the 2006 champions. Photographs 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 the main idea and supporting details
• Understand and use possessive nouns
• Recognize and form closed compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: competitors, divisions, eager, equipment, feat, goal, organized, pastime, scheduled, spectators, tournament