Book Summary
Just mention the word slime and you are likely to have the attention of many early readers. The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs not only mentions slime, it discusses the many fascinating purposes of slime in the lives of snails and slugs. This informative book also examines these animals' body parts, how they move, what they eat, and how their young are born. Captioned photographs of a wide variety of snails and slugs are sure to delight readers who love all things slimy. 

About the Lesson 

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Identify main facts and details
• Identify spellings for s-family blends
• Recognize the naming part of a sentence (subject)
• Identify synonyms

Materials

• Book - The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry-erase board
• Main Facts and Details, S-family Blends, Synonyms worksheets
• Word journal (optional)

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

Vocabulary

• Content words: mollusks, gastropods, tentacles