Forests on Fire
Forests on Fire
Forests on Fire
Forests on Fire
Forests on Fire
Forests on Fire
Forests on Fire
Informational (nonfiction), 1,265 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 920L
In 1988, massive forest fires broke out in Yellowstone National Park and ignited a debate about how wildfires should be handled. In Forests on Fire, readers learn about the historical approaches to wildfires throughout the United States as well as their place in a balanced ecosystem. Detailed maps, photographs, and diagrams support a rich text.
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Story Words
acres, adapted, climate change, cycled, debris, devastation, ecosystem, embers, invasive, reproduce, stewardship, wildfire
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Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Understand cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Adjectives : Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
