Bring text features and comprehension together with Giraffe Problems by Jory John. This engaging Rooted in Reading unit helps students explore the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts.

Through interactive lessons and meaningful discussions, students will strengthen comprehension skills while building vocabulary and grammar knowledge.

Skills Covered

Reading Comprehension

• Nonfiction vs. Fiction
• Table of Contents
• Photographs

Vocabulary

• predator
• plains
• herd
• calf

Grammar

• Nouns and Verbs in Sentences

This week-long resource includes 5 days of comprehensive lesson plans featuring comprehension instruction, vocabulary activities, mentor sentence lessons, assessments, anchor charts, and an original nonfiction reader titled From A to Zebra. Students will respond to text through writing, discussion, and engaging hands-on activities designed to deepen understanding.