Gems: Treasures from the Earth
Gemas: Tesoros de la Tierra
Les gemmes : les trésors de la Terre
Gems: Treasures from the Earth
Gems: Treasures from the Earth
Gems: Treasures from the Earth
Gems: Treasures from the Earth
Informational (nonfiction), 1,137 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 890L
Gems fascinate almost everyone. They sparkle, shimmer, and glimmer with mystery and beauty. This book explains how gems are formed, how they are valued, and the processes by which they become jewelry. At the end of the book, students can read about some of the most famous gems. Photographs and diagrams support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels V and Y.
Book Resources
More Languages
More Book Options
-
Kurzweil 3000 Format
Use of Kurzweil 3000® formatted books requires the purchase of Kurzweil 3000 software at www.kurzweiledu.com.
Literature Circle Resources
For more information about Literature Circles, see resources For Teachers and For Students.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Make, revise, and confirm predictions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Understand cause-and-effect relationships in nonfiction text
Grammar and Mechanics
Sentence Types : Identify various sentence types
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
