Book Summary
Imagine riding in a car at a speed of 200 miles per hour! This is the speed at which NASCAR drivers move. Their incredible custom-built cars are part of a major class of competitive events that has evolved over time. Readers will learn about these specialized vehicles and racing techniques that lead to NASCAR championships. 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
• Cause and effect
• Understand the use of commas in a series
• Identify and understand the use of prefix un- and suffix -ful

Materials

• Book -- The World of NASCAR (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Ask and answer questions, cause and effect, commas, prefix and suffix 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: aerodynamics, axle, bhp, chassis, component, cylinders, downforce, drag, fuel injection, logo, NASCAR, nitrogen, sponsor, stock cars, turbo