Book Summary
A Big League for Little Players is an informational book about the history of Little League Baseball. It tells about the beginnings of baseball in America and how a league of young players was formed. Also highlighted is the Little League World Series, from its roots to the 2006 champions. Photographs support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Identify the main idea and supporting details
• Understand and use possessive nouns
• Recognize and form closed compound words

Materials

• Book -- A Big League for Little Players (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Ask and answer questions, main ideas and detail, possessive nouns, compound words 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: competitors, divisions, eager, equipment, feat, goal, organized, pastime, scheduled, spectators, tournament