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The Internet Level X
Text Type: Nonfiction • Word Count: 1,395

Lesson Parts
1) Before Reading
2) During Reading
3) After Reading
4) Build Skills
5) Build Fluency
6) Extend the Reading
7) Assessment

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Book Summary
The Internet is an introduction to the network that connects millions of computers around the world. The book explains how it began, how information is sent from computer to computer, and how the Internet itself works. Photographs and illustrations support the text. 

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

  • Summarize

Objectives

  • Identify the main idea and supporting details
  • Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
  • Identify and use complex sentences
  • Identify and fluently read abbreviations

Materials

  • Book -- The Internet (copy for each student)
  • Chalkboard or dry erase board
  • Index cards
  • Vocabulary, main idea and details/summary, complex sentences 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: bandwidth, bit, browser, byte, clients, domain names, fiber-optic, Internet, IP address, ISP, modem, multimedia, search engine, server, URL, WiFi