The Transcontinental Railroad
El ferrocarril transcontinental
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
Informational (nonfiction), 2,354 words, Spanish Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 930L
How could anyone build something as big and expensive as a railroad across the immense, rugged American West? The Transcontinental Railroad addresses the laborious and often dangerous process of connecting the United States from east to west. Historic photographs support detailed and engaging text. Students will have the opportunity to practice the skills of identifying main ideas and details and summarizing to understand the text. The books and lesson are available for levels X and Z2.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Determine main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Past-Tense Verbs : Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Word Work
Compound Words : Identify and use closed compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
