The Amazing Amazon
La maravillosa Amazonia
The Amazing Amazon
The Amazing Amazon
The Amazing Amazon
The Amazing Amazon
The Amazing Amazon
Informational (nonfiction), 2,333 words, Level X (Grade 5)
The Amazon rainforest is a rich, living treasure. Filled with more kinds of insects, plants, and animals than anywhere else in the world, the Amazon is a complex and fascinating habitat. The Amazing Amazon provides students a comprehensive look at this intricate world through detailed text and colorful photographs. The book can also be used to teach author's point of view and how to effectively summarize a text. The book and lesson are also available for levels U and Z1.
Lesson Resources
Lesson plans exist for the English version of this book.
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
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Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
