Bring author's purpose and comprehension together with Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenrad Pak. This engaging Rooted in Reading unit helps students explore why authors write and compare key details about how seasons are similar and different.

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

Skills Covered

Reading Comprehension

• Greetings
• Purpose: Why do authors write?
• Alike and Different

Vocabulary

• autumn
• blend in
• sway
• cozy

Grammar

• Nouns and Verbs

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 Fall Changes. Students will respond to text through writing, discussion, and engaging hands-on activities designed to deepen understanding.