Blackbeard the Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate
Biography (nonfiction), 578 words, Level K (Grade 2), Lexile 590L
Multilevel Book also available in level N
Blackbeard the Pirate tells the true story of the famous pirate who terrorized the seas for years. Born in the late 1600s, he learned to sail at an early age. Once he began robbing ships, Blackbeard became one of the most feared pirates on the sea until he was killed in battle. Blackbeard's true story is the inspiration behind many of the colorful pirates in today's books and movies. Photographs, illustrations, and maps support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels H and N.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Visualize to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Identify the author's purpose
Phonics
Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraph ea
Grammar and Mechanics
Past-Tense Verbs : Identify and understand past-tense verbs
Word Work
Suffixes : Recognize the suffix -ed and understand the formation of past-tense verbs
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
