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Strike
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478124958
Grade Level:
2
Reading Level:
N
Strategy/Skill:
Following instructions, Information skills, Using graphic sources, Vocabulary and word study
Genre:
Explanation, Procedure
Theme/Topic:
Careers, Science and Technology, The Arts
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
This is a nonfiction text about drumming and the performance group called Strike. The book includes photographs, diagrams, and instructions for making a simple drum.
Features of the Book
- Nonfiction text features – photographs, labeled diagrams, glossary, index
- Instructions for making a drum
- Interactive text that asks questions of the reader
- Specialized vocabulary – percussion, musical, echoing, strikers, drumstick, mallet, vibrates, instruments
- Variations on root words, such as drum, hit
- Onomatopoeia – bang, crashing, echoing, clapping, thudding, hissing
- Repetition of sentence patterns
- Inclusion of a child to engage the reader
Purpose
Strike can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:
- finding information in a nonfiction text
- extending vocabulary by using a glossary
- following instructions
- exploring sound words
- using charts and diagrams to record important details
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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