Book Summary
The desert might not seem like a place where plants can grow and flourish, but it is. One such plant is the saguaro cactus. This informational book offers facts about this giant cactus, including physical characteristics, where it lives, how it grows, and ways it can be used. The text is peppered with details about this unique cactus and is filled with exceptional photographs. 

About the Lesson 

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Summarize important information in text
• Identify main idea and supporting details
• Understand subject/verb agreement
• Recognize and use homophones

Materials

• Book -- The Mighty Saguaro Cactus (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Main idea and details, subject and verb agreement, homophones 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: cactus, decompose, evolve, germinate, hospitable, javelina, pollinate, predator, transpire, tribute, unfortunate