On the Lookout
On the Lookout
On the Lookout
On the Lookout
On the Lookout
On the Lookout
On the Lookout
Interview (nonfiction), 1,140 words, Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 780L
A fire lookout is a very important job that requires a special type of person. In On the Lookout, students will read an interview with a fire lookout who explains what life in a lookout tower is like and what he does to help keep firefighters safe and to protect the environment. This book can be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose and how to identify combined sentences.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Determine author’s purpose
Phonics
Long Vowels : Recognize long vowel i words
Grammar and Mechanics
Combined Sentences : Identify and use combined sentences
Word Work
Content Vocabulary : Understand and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
