Big Machines
Máquinas grandes
Les grosses machines
Big Machines
Informational (nonfiction),
550 words,
Level L (Grade 2)
Big Machines introduces the reader to machines that are used to do heavy construction work. The book provides photos and names of the machines and describes various settings and uses.
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
barge, cargo, concrete, container ships, crane, excavators, machines, resources, trailor
barge, cargo, concrete, container ships, crane, excavators, machines, resources, trailor
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Phonics
Identify digraph th in words
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use adjectives
Word Work
Recognize and use antonyms
Use the reading strategy of visualizing
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Phonics
Identify digraph th in words
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use adjectives
Word Work
Recognize and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assessment Resources
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