Informational (nonfiction), 1,230 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 910L Multilevel Book also available in levels S and Y Multilevel Book also available in levels S and Y
Ever wonder how astronauts sleep in space? What about going to the bathroom? How do you eat when your food floats away? Life in Space answers these questions and more as readers learn about astronauts' daily lives aboard the International Space Station. A variety of photos, graphs, and sidebars illuminate this book's exploration of daily activities in weightlessness. Use this book to teach about author's purpose and possessive nouns. Book and lesson are also available at Levels S and Y.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Analyze the author’s purpose for the text
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use possessive nouns
Word Work Understand and use the prefixes astro- and re-
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
