Book Summary
In the Name of Discovery recounts another adventure for Miguel as he dives into one of the Great Gallardo's books. This time he travels into the story of Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne, becoming Professor von Hardwigg's nephew, Harry. He is faced with excitement and adventure as they explore the center of the earth. In the midst of mastodons and prehistoric beasts, Miguel is forced to decide just how far he is willing to go in the name of discovery. Illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
• Analyze characters in text
• Identify compound sentences used in text
• Identify similes

Materials

• Book -- In the Name of Discovery (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Dictionaries
• Visualize, analyze characters, compound sentences, similes 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: apprehensive, armada, astounding, delirious, enchanted, mastodons, perceived, prehistoric, privateer, ultimate