What's in a Name? Level S
Text Type: Nonfiction • Word Count: 1,550

Book Summary
What's in a Name is a study of the origin of names. The book provides a factual account of how many first and last names came into usage. Using the names of a third-grade class, the book delves into the history of names and how they have changed over the years.

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategies
Children should use a variety of strategies to determine word meaning and comprehend text. The targeted strategy for this lesson is: Using questions that encourage personal connections.

Word and Print Skills
Phonics
Vowel generalizations

Word Work
Parentheses
Multiple syllable words

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: Using bookmarks to self-monitor.

Visual Learning
Children will notice details in the photos and illustrations that reinforce vocabulary and help them understand the text.

Targeted Vocabulary Words
Content Words
given name, villages, towns, rulers, ancestors, masters, barrels, archers, bowmen, nicknames, cunning