Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Joe Kittinger: Un héroe no reconocido
Joe Kittinger : un héros méconnu
Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Biography (nonfiction), 1,822 words, Spanish Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 960L
Joe Kittinger is a man of extraordinary courage who made important contributions to the field of space exploration. Students will learn about Kittinger's work with high-altitude balloons and incredible acts of bravery that benefited both pilots and astronauts. Photographs support the text.
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Lesson plans exist for the English version of this book.
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Sequence Events : Sequence events of a person's life
Grammar and Mechanics
Subject and Predicate : Subject and predicate
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
