Keb Needs a Home Level M
Text Type: Fiction • Word Count: 750

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KEB NEEDS A HOME
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COMPREHENSION QUIZ FOR
KEB NEEDS A HOME
Comprehension Quiz
Level M Answer Sheet

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Book Summary
A hermit crab named Keb is too big to live in a normal-sized snail shell. Keb is chased by seagulls and teased by other hermit crabs because he looks naked without a home to live in. After trying out various homes, Keb finally finds a blue boot that has washed ashore. It's the perfect home for him.

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategies
Children should use a variety of strategies to decode words and bring meaning to print. The targeted strategy for this lesson is: Using Think-Alouds.

Word and Print Skills
Phonics
ea digraph

Word Work
Nouns
Compound words, synonyms

Comprehension
You will likely address a number of comprehension skills as children work to understand the text. The targeted comprehension strategy for this lesson is: Differentiating between the main idea and supporting details.

Visual Learning
Developing an understanding of the importance of noticing picture details will increase children’s word recognition, fluency, and story comprehension.

Targeted Vocabulary Words
Content Words
hermit crab, spectacular, twinkling, proportions, advantages, discarded, enormity, proper, naked, nakedness, teasing, seaweed, starfish, handsome, swooping, enormous, laughingstock, envy.
Note: Each of the target words were chosen because of their difficulty for children at this level. As you explore the book, be certain to define each of these words, in context, so as to build and enhance understanding.