Book Summary
Glassblowing introduces readers to the art of blown glass. This informational book, told from the first-person point of view of a glassblower, takes the reader through the process of making a glass bowl. Descriptive words and action verbs, together with step-by-step photographs, make this an enjoyable book for early readers. 

About the Lesson 

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Ask questions during reading to clarify information
• Sequence information
• Recognize the sounds of l-family blends
• Associate the sounds of l-family blends with their spelling
• Identify words that start with l-family blends
• Recognize that verbs can be action words
• Understand and use content vocabulary related to glassblowing

Materials

• Book - Glassblowing (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Sequence, L Blends, Content Vocabulary worksheets 

    Indicates an opportunity to use the book interactively (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are not consumable.)

Vocabulary

• High frequency words: I, my, the, is, to, and
• Content words: glassblower, glass, bowl, oven, pipe, table, bubble, gooey, colors, beautiful, tools