Here Come the Locusts
Here Come the Locusts
Here Come the Locusts
Here Come the Locusts
Here Come the Locusts
Here Come the Locusts
Here Come the Locusts
Informational (nonfiction), 747 words, Level O (Grade 2)
Here Come the Locusts teaches students about these mysterious insects. For many years, people did not understand where locusts came from or why they suddenly swarmed during droughts. Now, scientists know much more about these fascinating insects and how to best manage them. Colorful photographs and an interesting topic will keep students engaged. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine cause-and-effect relationships as well as to summarize to understand the text.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonics
Consonant Digraphs : Consonant th digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics
Complex Sentences : Recognize and form complex sentences
Word Work
Suffixes : Identify and use suffix -ed
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
