Why Do Leaves Change Color?
¿Por qué las hojas cambian de color?
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Informational (nonfiction), 634 words, Spanish Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 710L
Multilevel Book also available in levels H and L
Nature is dazzling in the fall season with its colorful array of leaves. Why Do Leaves Change Color? explains the science behind this amazing transformation. Lovely photographs emphasize the beauty of trees and their foliage, and illustrations help clarify the scientific concepts. In addition to teaching students about plants and photosynthesis, this book also gives them the opportunity to study cause and effect and prepositions. Book and lesson are also available at Levels G and M.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Determine cause and effect
Grammar and Mechanics
Prepositions : Recognize and use prepositions
Word Work
Homographs : Identify and use homographs
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
