The Kingdom of Happiness
El reino de la felicidad
The Kingdom of Happiness
The Kingdom of Happiness
The Kingdom of Happiness
The Kingdom of Happiness
The Kingdom of Happiness
Informational (nonfiction), 1,255 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 910L
Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T
What is the key to happiness? How is happiness measured? The Kingdom of Happiness introduces students to Bhutan, a tiny mountain kingdom, where happiness is the priority. Bhutan's first happiness survey was conducted in 2007 and inspired other countries throughout the world to consider the state of contentment among their citizens. Students will be asked to contemplate the effect of the modern world on the happiness of the Bhutanese citizens. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify cause-and-effect relationships as well as to identify adjectives. The book and lesson are also available for levels Q and T.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Adjectives : Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work
Homophones : Identify and use homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
