Volcanoes
Volcanes
Les volcans
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Informational (nonfiction), 2,705 words, Spanish Level Z (Grade 5), Lexile 1070L
Multilevel Book also available in level X
Volcanoes is a factual text that describes how different kinds of volcanoes are formed and how they behave. Readers also learn about ancient myths that were fueled by fear of volcanoes. The book gives details about some of the more famous volcanoes, including Mount Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens, Mauna Loa, and Mount Fuji. Photographs, maps, and diagrams support this informative text. Book and lesson also available at Levels S and V.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Identify the main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Commas : Differentiate between the uses of commas in a list, after introductory words, and in separating clauses
Word Work
Conjunctions : Recognize conjunctions
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
