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Bungee 70528
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478122534
Copyright Date: 1999
Grade Level:
5
Reading Level:
S
Strategy/Skill:
Character study, Drawing conclusions, Making connections
Genre:
Procedure, Recount
Theme/Topic:
Challenge, Leisure and Recreation, Safety
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
Adventure photographer Andy Belcher needs some “volunteers” for a bungee photo shoot, and Samantha, Ben, Rikki, and Gemma agree to give it their best shot. This book describes the safety procedures they undergo, and their feelings before, during, and after the jump.
Features of the Book
- The dramatic cover
- Recount genre
- Design features – wide-angle photographs, layered images, backgrounds of bungee cord
- Bold type for effect
- The colloquial vocabulary – wimp; cool; a piece of cake; Great stuff; It’ll be a breeze; No problem
- Descriptive language – bouncing around like a yo-yo; wind rushed past
- Specialized vocabulary – motor drive, bindings
Purpose
Bungee 70528 can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:
- interpreting and analyzing characters’ feelings and actions
- making links between students’ experiences and the information in the text
- supporting interpretations with examples from the text
- discussing how design contributes to the effectiveness of a book
- researching a topic area for enjoyment
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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