The Amazing Brain
The Amazing Brain
The Amazing Brain
The Amazing Brain
The Amazing Brain
The Amazing Brain
The Amazing Brain
Informational (nonfiction), 1,457 words, Level Y (Grade 5), Lexile 1000L
Multilevel Book also available in level Z2
The human brain is an amazing organ. It controls every part of the body, from breathing to writing a symphony. In The Amazing Brain, students will learn how different parts of the brain perform different functions, the methods scientists use to learn more about the body's incredible control center, and most importantly, how to care for their own brains. Students will also have the opportunity to identify the main idea and details as well as to summarize the information from the text. The book and lesson are also available for levels Z1 and Z2.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Identify main ideas and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Commas : Recognize and understand the use of commas in a series
Word Work
Roots : Identify and understand base words and their affixes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
