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Wind Power
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478120646
Grade Level:
2
Reading Level:
J
Strategy/Skill:
Using graphic sources, Vocabulary and word study
Genre:
Explanation
Theme/Topic:
Earth Science, Family, Weather
Classification:
Nonfiction
Fluency:
Early-Fluent
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Book Summary
A mother and her daughters enjoy a hike to a spot where a wind turbine stands.
Features of the Book
- The specialized vocabulary – “generator,” “blades,” “turbine,” “electricity,” and “machine.”
- The root word “wind” – “windy” and “windmill.”
- The labeled diagram to summarize the concepts in the story.
- The imagery of the wind in the illustrations and in the cover text.
- The final “y” consonant – “city,” “electricity,” “every,” and “windy.”
- The “bl” blend – “blades” and “blows.”
Purpose
Wind Power can be used in a guided reading setting to introduce and reinforce the following skills and strategies:
- recognizing and reading a range of different word patterns, including word endings
- discussing new vocabulary and extending understanding
- using diagrams, charts, and other illustrations to support writing
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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