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Badlands
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790307596
Copyright Date: 2004
Grade Level:
4
Reading Level:
P
Strategy/Skill:
Forming opinions, making judgements, Dialogue, Character study, Cause and effect
Genre:
Science Fiction
Theme/Topic:
Overcoming Obstacles, Natural Disasters
Classification:
Fiction
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Book Summary
A meteorite has collided with Earth, and Krystal and a small group of survivors are living in a subway station. This futuristic story explores themes of trust, community, and survival.
Features of the Book
- Dramatic illustrations
- Futuristic setting
- Suspense
- Character development
Purpose
Badlands can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- analyzing how changes in the environment affect people
- analyzing theme
- making inferences
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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