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Sam and Kim
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478124941
Grade Level:
2
Reading Level:
M
Strategy/Skill:
Information skills, Summarizing, Using graphic sources, Vocabulary and word study
Genre:
Report
Theme/Topic:
Animals, Birds, and Insects, Different Lands, Life Science
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
Sam and Kim are green sea turtles who live in a saltwater pond in Hawaii. This book gives general information about green sea turtles, how they live, and why they are endangered.
Features of the Book
- Nonfiction text features – maps, glossary, index, fact boxes, diagrams, photographs
- Specialized vocabulary – turtles, saltwater, volcano, carapace, plastron, keratin, predators, endangered, illegal, scientists, algae, herbivores
- Retelling of Sam and Kim’s story
- Labeled diagram of turtle parts
- Question-and-answer section
- Website for further information
- Set in Hawaii
Purpose
Sam and Kim can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:
- paraphrasing and summarizing orally
- interpreting and using information
- extending vocabulary
- finding information from a variety of sources
- using and creating labeled diagrams
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