The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs
La vida secreta de los caracoles y las babosas
La vie secrète des escargots et des limaces
The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs
The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs
The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs
The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs
Informational (nonfiction), 637 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 590L
Just mention the word slime and you are likely to have the attention of many early readers. The Secret Lives of Snails and Slugs not only mentions slime, it discusses the many fascinating purposes of slime in the lives of snails and slugs. This informative book also examines these animals' body parts, how they move, what they eat, and how their young are born. Captioned photographs of a wide variety of snails and slugs are sure to delight readers who love all things slimy.
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
gastropods, gliding, mollusks, slime, sponges, tentacles
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and details
Phonics
Consonant Blends : Identify spellings for s-family blends
Grammar and Mechanics
Sentence Fragments : Recognize the naming part of a sentence (subject)
Word Work
Synonyms : Identify synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
