Badlands 6-pack Author: Anna Kenna ISBN: 9780790307596 Copyright Date: 2004 Lesson Plan Blackline Master 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

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

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