Robert Fulton – Steamboat Inventor

This Second Grade Level M reader Robert Fulton – Steamboat Inventor offers a glimpse into the life and innovative spirit of Robert Fulton. He wasn’t just an inventor, but a visionary of his time, channeling his passion into the creation of steamboats, submarines, and intricate canal systems.

This book serves a dual purpose, to foster both literacy skills and a genuine curiosity about the world. Not only does it narrate the historical aspects of Fulton's life, but it also integrates essential vocabulary enhancement and reading comprehension exercises. Through this engaging tale, students naturally develop their language abilities, making learning feel less like a chore and more like an adventure.

What's particularly handy about this Second Grade Level M reader is the set of accompanying activity pages. These sheets are meticulously designed to reinforce literacy fundamentals, spanning reading, language, spelling, and writing. The first page of this three-page text concisely lists the specific concepts, skills, and vocabulary targeted in this non-fiction biography. This feature ensures that educators can effortlessly align the book with lesson objectives and desired outcomes.

For those keeping an eye out for comprehensive teaching resources, this book belongs to a broader series of over 450 original leveled books. Each one is carefully curated, incorporating well-regarded vocabulary from Fountas and Pinnell and spelling insights from Rebecca Sitton, aligned with the K–6 U.S. curriculum standards. While Robert Fulton – Steamboat Inventor enjoys its status as a top-seller, it's also a proud member of the Second Grade (Level L/M) Collection.

This book about Robert Fulton is a valuable addition to the classroom library. It’s more than a historical account; it’s a springboard for enriched literacy learning and can be utilized to ensure many Reading Informational Common Core Standards are met.

What's Included

8 pages with an Answer Key