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Human Machine, The
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790322223
Copyright Date: 2005
Grade Level:
5
Reading Level:
V
Strategy/Skill:
Figurative language, Making connections, Point of view
Genre:
Explanation
Theme/Topic:
Health, Life Science, Scientific Investigation
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
The human body is made up of many parts, just like a machine. This text examines the main parts of the human body and how they work together to keep us fit and healthy.
Features of the Book
- Extended metaphor (body as a machine)
- Explanation
- Diagrams and captions
Purpose
The Human Machine can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- identifying the author’s purpose and point of view
- using figurative language to make meaning
- making connections
- exploring how the human body is made up of many parts, each with a specific function
- recognizing how some parts of the body work together in systems, for example, the heart and lungs
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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