A Place for Wild Things
Un lugar para las cosas salvajes
A Place for Wild Things
A Place for Wild Things
A Place for Wild Things
A Place for Wild Things
A Place for Wild Things
Realistic (fiction), 1,471 words, Spanish Level X (Grade 4), Lexile 830L
Multilevel Book also available in levels T and Z
Alejandro and his mother live on a Patagonian ranch, called an estancia, where they maintain their land in the true gaucho tradition. But when tough times fall on the estancia, the family must decide whether they are going to keep or sell their beloved ranch. A Place for Wild Things is an engaging story that will open students' eyes to the culture and tradition of the Patagonia region of South America. Students can also use this story to analyze the plot as well as to make, revise, and confirm predictions to better understand the text. The book and lesson are also available for levels T and Z.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension
Analyze Plot : Analyze plot
Grammar and Mechanics
Subject-Verb Agreement : Use correct subject-verb agreement in sentences
Word Work
Roots : Identify and understand root words and their affixes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
