Lost in Space 6-pack Author: Janice Marriott ISBN: 9780478124828 Lesson Plan Blackline Master Grade Level: 2 Reading Level: L Strategy/Skill: Analyzing themes, Sequencing, Text structure, Using graphic sources, Vocabulary and word study Genre: General Narrative Theme/Topic: Humor, Problem Solving, Space Classification: Fiction

Book Summary

Brad’s dad is an astronaut, and his spaceship needs to be repaired. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Brad is planning to make end-of-mission waffles to celebrate Dad’s return.  But Big Jaws, the waffle maker, is missing!

Features of the Book

• Two linked story lines told in different formats
• Two different settings
• Specialized vocabulary – alias, space junk, landing legs, mission, mission control, Big Jaws
• Speech bubbles in the cartoons
• Email
• Punctuation – ellipses, capital letters

Purpose

Lost in Space can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:

• recognizing and discussing the organization of a book
• using charts and diagrams to record important details
• discussing and writing about the themes of a book
• extending vocabulary
• describing a sequence of events

For more information please see our Lesson Plan