Expand on the Reading

Lesson Plans for FANTASTIC FLYING MACHINES Level L

Expand on the Reading

Writing Connection
Students can write about what it was like to be at one of the events listed in the text. For example, ask them what they think it would have been like to see the 1783 hot air balloon flight over Paris. Or ask them what it would have been like to soar in the first glider. Have them brainstorm their ideas while you record them on the board. As a group, write a short paragraph using the ideas they have brainstormed. Then have them choose another event from the book and write their own descriptions. Encourage them to brainstorm their ideas before they begin writing.

Math Connection
Create a graph showing how many students have been on an airplane, helicopter, hot air balloon, parachute, etc.

Social Studies Connection
Create a timeline of flight-related events to give students a sense of how human flight has developed.

Science Connection
Have students design airplanes of the future. They could describe how they will be used, where they will travel, and who will fly them. If you like, students can make paper models of their planes and test how they fly.

Reading Independently
Invite students to reread the book independently or with a partner. They could then look for and read other books about flight.

Home Connection
Invite students to take the book home to read with their families. Invite any family member involved with flight to speak to students.

Assessment

Monitor students’ reading and listen to their responses during the Reflect on Reading Strategies section to determine the reading strategies students are using. Note if they reread to check for sense.
Monitor students’ responses in the Comprehending the Text section to assess how well they understand the text.
Monitor students' responses during discussion to determine if they can identify main ideas in the text. Note if they can distinguish between important and unimportant facts that support the main idea. Use the completed worksheet 1 to assess their ability to identify main ideas and details.
Review worksheet 2 to assess students’ ability to use commas. Check their Writing Connection paragraphs to determine if they use commas correctly in their own writing.

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Math Connection
Create a graph showing how many students have been on an airplane, helicopter, hot air balloon, parachute, etc.

Social Studies Connection
Create a timeline of flight-related events to give students a sense of how human flight has developed.

Science Connection
Have students design airplanes of the future. They could describe how they will be used, where they will travel, and who will fly them. If you like, students can make paper models of their planes and test how they fly.

Reading Independently
Invite students to reread the book independently or with a partner. They could then look for and read other books about flight.

Home Connection
Invite students to take the book home to read with their families. Invite any family member involved with flight to speak to students.

Assessment

Monitor students’ reading and listen to their responses during the Reflect on Reading Strategies section to determine the reading strategies students are using. Note if they reread to check for sense.
Monitor students’ responses in the Comprehending the Text section to assess how well they understand the text.
Monitor students' responses during discussion to determine if they can identify main ideas in the text. Note if they can distinguish between important and unimportant facts that support the main idea. Use the completed worksheet 1 to assess their ability to identify main ideas and details.
Review worksheet 2 to assess students’ ability to use commas. Check their Writing Connection paragraphs to determine if they use commas correctly in their own writing.