Book Summary
Albert Einstein is a biographical text about the many accomplishments of the world-renowned scientist. Chronicling his life from birth until death, readers learn about his theories that forever changed the way people think about the universe. Background information about Einstein's hobbies, struggles, and opinions allows readers to gain insight into the personal side of his character. Famous quotes begin each section, and photographs and diagrams support the text.

Book and lesson also available at Levels W and Z.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
• Sequence events
• Identify and use compound adjectives
• Recognize question words in text

Materials

• Book -- Albert Einstein (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Dictionaries
• Index cards
• KWLS, sequence events, compound adjectives worksheets
• Discussion cards

      Indicates an opportunity for students to mark in the book. (All activities may be demonstrated by projecting book on interactive whiteboard or completed with paper and pencil if books are reused.)

Vocabulary

• Content words: algebra, astounded, atoms, geometry, magnetic compass, molecules, mysterious, patent, physics, solar eclipse, theories, universe