Wreck Trek 6-pack Author: Angie Belcher ISBN: 9780478124279 Copyright Date: 2000 Lesson Plan Blackline Master Grade Level: 6 Reading Level: Z Strategy/Skill: Information skills, Making predictions, Sequencing, Using graphic sources Genre: Procedure, Report Theme/Topic: Careers, Exploration, Science and Technology Classification: Nonfiction

Book Summary

Wreck Trek takes a fascinating look at the underwater wrecks of ships and planes and explains how they change over time.  It also follows the wreck hunters and explores the different ways they locate and retrieve treasure.

Features of the Book

• The cover and layout of chapter headings, linking to the theme of the book
• Technical vocabulary – sonar, strobe lights, stern, scuttle
• The different ways of presenting information – glossary, index, map, and website addresses
• Varied format – photographs, diagrams, and information boxes
• Examples of procedural text and diagrams
• Historical information

Purpose

Wreck Trek can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:

• predicting content and probable outcomes
• using photographs to help with the overall comprehension of text
• using layout and chapter headings to navigate text
• reading to become informed
• using a variety of sources, including electronic media, to research a topic
• developing a timeline to summarize and record key events

For more information please see our Lesson Plan