Book Summary
M Is for Mexico is an introduction to the country's history, geography, and culture. Written from the point of view of Juan Rodriguez, a fifth grader from Mexico, the book encourages readers to visit the country to see all it has to offer. Some of the highlights include the beaches of Acapulco, Museo Frida Kahlo, ancient pyramids at El Tajin, and the Great Mesoamerican Reef. Photographs, maps, 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 understand the use of indefinite pronouns
• Identify the meaning of suffix -est

Materials

• Book -- M Is for Mexico (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• World map, map of Mexico
• Main idea and details/summary, indefinite pronouns, suffixes 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: cathedrals, centuries, civilizations, colony, conquered, conquistador, dormant, empire, geography, indigenous, landform, mariachi, murals, republic, ruins