About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
• Identify elements of a biography
• Identify and use compound adjectives
• Recognize and understand the use of primary sources in text

Materials

• Book -- Albert Einstein (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• KWL, elements of a biography, compound adjectives 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: algebra, astounded, atoms, breakthroughs, celebrity, criticism, declined, electrical engineers, existence, geometry, magnetic compass, molecules, motive, mysterious, patent, perceived, physics, prejudiced, revolution, socializing, solar eclipse, Theory of Relativity, universe