Natural Wonders of the World
Maravillas naturales del mundo
Les merveilles naturelles du monde
Natural Wonders of the World
Natural Wonders of the World
Natural Wonders of the World
Natural Wonders of the World
Informational (nonfiction), 1,818 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 1010L
Multilevel Book also available in levels Y and Z1
Natural Wonders of the World teaches readers about five of the natural wonders of the world: the Grand Canyon, Paricutín, Victoria Falls, Mount Everest, and the Great Barrier Reef. The book explains how the structures were formed and where they are located. Maps, charts, and photographs support the text. Students will also have the opportunity to identify cause-and-effect relationships as well as to summarize to better remember the text. The book and lesson are also available for levels Y and Z1.
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
breeding, cinder cones, downstream, erosion, fissure, geologists, landforms, mountaineers, plateau, plunge pool, polyps, Sherpa, species, terrain, water vapor
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Cause and Effect : Analyze cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Bullets : Identify and use bullets correctly
Word Work
Synonyms and Antonyms : Recognize and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
