A Trip to Petra
Un viaje a Petra
A Trip to Petra
A Trip to Petra
A Trip to Petra
A Trip to Petra
A Trip to Petra
Realistic (fiction), 197 words, Level G (Grade 1), Lexile 480L
Named as one of the Wonders of the World, Petra is an ancient city carved out of stone in the mountains of Jordan. In A Trip to Petra, Ahmed and his parents take a trip to this fascinating city where they learn about its history and wonder what life was once like there. The book can also be used to teach students how to retell as they read and identify the setting.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Retell to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze Setting : Determine setting
Phonological Awareness
Long Vowel Sounds : Identify long vowel /i/ sound
Phonics
VCe Pattern : Identify VCe pattern
Grammar and Mechanics
Proper Nouns : Recognize and use proper nouns as names of places
Word Work
High-Frequency Words : Identify and use high-frequency words look, more, saw
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
