Book Summary
People have been flying kites for many years and have used them in a variety of ways. This informative text shows the many uses of kites, as well as giving readers directions on how to make their own kite. 

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategies
Students should use a variety of strategies to determine word meaning and comprehend text. The target strategy for this lesson is: making connections between what they read and what they already know. 

Word and Print Skills
Phonics
CVCe long vowel pattern
Grammar
Nouns
Word Work
Time and order words 

Targeted Vocabulary Words
kite(bird), invented, legend, fort, instruments, parafoil, parachutes, bridle
These are difficult words that students will encounter in the text. You may want to review and discuss these words and have students add them to the classroom word wall or dictionary. 

Comprehension
You will likely address a number of comprehension skills as students work to understand the text. The target comprehension strategy for this lesson is: understand the features of a procedural text.