World Traveler Ibn Battuta
World Traveler Ibn Battuta
World Traveler Ibn Battuta
World Traveler Ibn Battuta
World Traveler Ibn Battuta
World Traveler Ibn Battuta
World Traveler Ibn Battuta
Biography (nonfiction), 1,030 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 920L
Multilevel Book also available in levels P and V
Many people have heard of Marco Polo, but far fewer people have heard of Ibn Battuta, the greatest traveler of the Middle Ages. In World Traveler Ibn Battuta, students will learn about the adventures and journeys of this remarkable man who traveled over 75,000 miles in his lifetime. The book can also be used to teach students how to summarize text and to determine elements of a biography. The book and lesson are also available for levels P and V.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
empire, explorer, invaders, Muslim, rebels, silk, traitor, travelers, unpredictable
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Identify elements of a biography
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use proper nouns as names of places
Word Work
Identify and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
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