Book Summary
This story follows young Tom as he and his parents visit the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. His mother wants him to learn a lot while he is there, but he is only interested in The Apache Village, where he can have his picture taken with the infamous Chief Geronimo. Little does his mother know that when Tom leaves the exhibit, he has learned much more than expected. Photographs, maps, illustrations, and nonfiction features support the fictional text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
• Sequence events
• Understand the use of a dash
• Identify and fluently read abbreviations

Materials

• Book -- The Apaches (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Dictionaries
• Visualize, sequence events, dashes, abbreviations worksheets
• Discussion cards

      Indicates an opportunity for students to mark in the book. (All activities may be demonstrated by projecting book on interactive whiteboard or completed with paper and pencil if books are reused.)

Vocabulary

• Content words: attractions, dismantle, hostages, implacable, inaugural, infamous, patron saint, prisoner of war, promenade, renegade, spectacle, wickiups