| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 5 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | U-W |
| Reading Recovery | N/A |
| DRA | 50 |
Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons
Pro/Con (nonfiction),
1,803 words,
Level Z (Grade 5)
Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons informs readers about the major sources of energy consumed in the world today: fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, solar and wind energy, and nuclear power. Discussions of the pros and cons of each source are included, allowing readers to form their own opinion about the use of each type of energy. Photographs, charts, and diagrams support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
carbon dioxide, energy, environmentalists, fossil fuels, global warming, hydroelectric, natural gas, pollutants, sediment, turbines
carbon dioxide, energy, environmentalists, fossil fuels, global warming, hydroelectric, natural gas, pollutants, sediment, turbines
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast different types of energy sources
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use complex sentences
Word Work
Recognize and use synonyms and antonyms
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast different types of energy sources
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use complex sentences
Word Work
Recognize and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
