Ancient Soldiers of Clay
Ancient Soldiers of Clay
Ancient Soldiers of Clay
Ancient Soldiers of Clay
Ancient Soldiers of Clay
Ancient Soldiers of Clay
Ancient Soldiers of Clay
Informational (nonfiction), 921 words, Lexile 860L Level 3 Grades 2-3
After farmers in China discovered parts of a statue in a field, archaeologists uncovered thousands of life-size clay soldiers. No two soldiers are exactly alike. Archaeologists believe the soldiers were created to protect the first emperor's tomb.
Book Resources
Teacher
Student
Lesson Resources
5-Day Shared Reading Lesson PDF
- Printable Cards PDF include vocabulary cards.
Lesson Skills
Comprehension Skills and Strategies- Compare and contrast
- Main idea and details
- Make predictions
- Text-to-text connections
Text Features
- Analyze graphic features
Grammar and Mechanics
- Commas after introductory words and phrases
- Verb tenses
Word Work
- Book vocabulary
Shared Writing and a Home Connection are integrated into one of the skills above.
