Book Summary
Frogs and Toads is an engaging introduction to these amphibians. Illustrations and photographs support a well-organized text containing information about frogs and toads, including their life cycles, the differences between frogs and toads, and how frogs and toads defend themselves against predators.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Identify the main idea and supporting details
• Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
• Identify and use adjectives
• Recognize and understand the use of similes

Materials

• Book -- Frogs and Toads (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Main idea and details/summary, adjectives, similes worksheets

   Indicates an opportunity for student to mark in the book. (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are reusable.)

Vocabulary

• Content words: ability, field guide, habitat, predators, prey, rodents