Book Summary
Amelia Earhart was an extraordinary person. She was a brave pioneer in the new world of aviation. She also set a new standard for what was acceptable for women to do. This book describes the many events in her life that made her a legend. 

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: summarizing after each section. 

Word and Print Skills
Phonics
-ight spelling of long /i/
Word Work
Possessive pronouns
Grammar
Subject

Targeted Vocabulary Words
legend, Atlantic, instruments, plummeted, engines, wings, landing gear, accomplishments, expedition, stunt, opportunity, publicist, headlines, designed, challenge, route, navigator, Lockheed, equator, historic, New Guinea, Pacific, Australia

These are words that students may find difficult. 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: sequencing.