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Wacky Wheels
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478124903
Grade Level:
2
Reading Level:
L
Strategy/Skill:
Features of nonfiction, Using texts as models for own writing, Vocabulary and word study
Genre:
Explanation, Report
Theme/Topic:
Invention, Physical Science, Sports
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
This fast-paced book takes a light-hearted look at some unusual ways in which wheels are used. It also explains the development of many recreational and sporting uses for wheels.
Features of the Book
- Alliteration – wheels that are weird, wonderful, or just downright wacky
- Specialized vocabulary – pedal, hobbyhorse, handle, steering, boneshaker, penny-farthing, bicycle, unicycle
- Historical and present-day photographs as well as illustrations to support the text
- Contractions – here’s, they’ve, it’s, you’re, there’s, aren’t
- Compound words – hobbyhorse, boneshaker, skateboard, sidewalk, grandparents, handlebars
- Hyphenation – penny-farthing, ice-skating, in-line
- “Wh” blend – wheels, when, what, why
- Nonfiction text features – introduction, glossary, index
Purpose
Wacky Wheels can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:
- recognizing the features of nonfiction texts
- extending vocabulary by using a glossary
- exploring root words
- using text as a model for writing
- exploring compound words
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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