Canals

Canals is an expository text that invites readers to learn about why canals are important, how boat lifts work, and how locks work.

Illustrations enhance and extend meaning. Photographs are labeled and include some captions. A flow diagram shows how locks work. An index is included.

Interest words include canal, lock, desert, gates, and waterfall. Simple adjectives appear. Some sentences begin with a dependent clause. To conclude, simple activities that include oral, written, and visual communication are presented in the Teacher’s Guide Notes.

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