Level T
Summary: Two places in the United States have unique features and extreme weather.
Vocabulary:
annual
boom
ventured
spike
summit
bridle paths
settlement
archeological
Focus Question: What should people know if they visit Mount Washington in New Hampshire or Yuma in Arizona?
Text Features:
What do the maps add to your understanding of the text?
Why do you think the author included these maps?
Why does the author include information about wind speed and hours of sunshine per year?
How does using the same subheading on each page help readers?
Why does the author use color with these subheadings?
Describe the relationship between the captions and the photographs.
How do they work together to provide information about each place?
Key Ideas:
Describe the history of Mount Washington and Yuma.
What historical fact about each place do you find most interesting?
In what ways is the weather extreme at Mount Washington and in Yuma?
Author's Purpose:
What do the "fantastic Fact" text boxes add to the guidebook?
Why is the information presented in this way?
Final Questions:
Who would find this guidebook useful?
What other practical information might visitors to these places need to know before planning a trip?
Do you think adding this information would improve the guidebook? Why or why not?