How to Build a Greenhouse
How to Build a Greenhouse
How to Build a Greenhouse
How to Build a Greenhouse
How to Build a Greenhouse
How to Build a Greenhouse
How to Build a Greenhouse
How to (nonfiction), 1,491 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 1090L
Greenhouses have been built since ancient Rome. As people began exploring and trading goods from all over the world, an increased need developed or existed to keep new and unique plants alive throughout the cold winter months. This book walks students through the process of making their own shoebox greenhouse, complete with helpful tips for ensuring a successful growth cycle. Photographs and diagrams support the text.
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Story Words
botany, carbon dioxide, classify, climate, conditions, foreign, germinate, greenhouse, hobbies, humidity, photosynthesis, wavelengths
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Parentheses : Identify and understand the use of parentheses
Word Work
Time and Order Words : Identify concept words—time and order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
