Volcanoes
Volcanes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Informational (nonfiction), 2,962 words, Spanish Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 990L
Volcanoes is a factual text that describes how different kinds of volcanoes are formed and how they behave. Readers also learn about how volcanoes factored into legends and lore before scientists discovered more about them. The book gives details about some of the more famous volcanoes, including Mount Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens, Mauna Loa, and Mount Fuji. Photographs, maps, and diagrams support this informative text. Book and lesson also available at Levels S and Z.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand the text
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Identify the main idea and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Commas : Identify and use commas in a series
Word Work
Synonyms and Antonyms : Identify synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
