“Breaker Boys: A Light at the End of the Tunnel” Informational: Summarizing & Crossword Puzzle

4th Grade • 1 Lesson Plan

$2.00

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Quick Facts

Subject: ELA, Informational

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

Participate in a series of engaging close reading lessons with many opportunities to develop vocabulary through oral language practice
Determine headings for the text by summarizing the main ideas
Create a crossword puzzle that demonstrates an understanding of the informational text

Materials Needed:

Blank & lined pieces of paper
Pencil & crayons/colored pencils
Document camera or whiteboard.

Printable Resources: Required:

copies of Informational Text: “Breaker Boys: A Light at the End of the Tunnel” by Jennifer Kaul (1 per student)

Optional:

“Exit Slip” –or- blank paper as an assessment component (1 copy per student)
Copy of “Breaker Boys- Crossword Puzzle” -or- project using document camera for students to copy on blank paper

CCSS: RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Using informational text to teach reading and comprehension skills is engaging and fun! This 1 hour close reading lesson uses the text “Breaker Boys: A Light at the End of the Tunnel” and provides multiple ways for your students to engage with the text and collaborate with their peers. Your students will:

Participate in a series of engaging close reading lessons with many opportunities to develop vocabulary through oral language practice
Determine headings for the text by summarizing the main ideas
Create a crossword puzzle that demonstrates an understanding of the informational text

**Purchasing both this 1 hour and the ELA Bundle: “Breaker Boys: A Light at the End of the Tunnel” Informational Bundle,” will result in duplicated content.