Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep
Informational (nonfiction), 1,012 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 800L
Multilevel Book also available in levels P and V
When you go to sleep at night, your body gets to rest, but your brain continues working. Why We Sleep is a nonfiction text that gives students information about the importance of sleep. Engaging photographs and an interesting topic will capture students' interest. The book can also be used to teach students how to make inferences and draw conclusions as well as to summarize to better understand the text. The book and lesson are also available for levels P and V.
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
brain waves, function, immune system, monitor, reorganized, restores, schedule, shuffling, triggers
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions : Make inferences and draw conclusions using clues found in the text
Grammar and Mechanics
Contractions : Recognize and use contractions
Word Work
Synonyms and Antonyms : Discriminate and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
