Book Summary
A small pool of water in the rocks near the ocean's edge might not seem like an interesting place. But tide pools are natural aquariums, and there's plenty to explore. This informative leveled reader explains what causes the tides, how tide pools form, and which amazing creatures have adapted to life in these constantly changing environments. 

About the Lesson 

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Identify main idea and supporting details
• Use commas to separate a series of items
• Recognize and use compound words

Materials

• Book - Exploring Tide Pools (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry-erase board
• Main Idea and Details, Commas, Compound Words worksheets

    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: adapt, algae, gravity, intertidal zone, invertebrates, mobile, neap tides, predators, spring tides, substrate