Informational

Information for students
Author: Sara Swann Miller Title: Pigs
Book Genre: Informational Publishing Info: Children’s Press

Summary: This book tells about the physical traits, behavior, and life cycle of pigs. It also discusses the different breeds of pigs and the role that pigs play in providing humans with meat.




Personal rating: *****

Pages: 43

Rationale: Content was organized in a logical sequence. There was a glossary with definitions. Visual format was appealing

Information for teachers
Reading level: 3.7 Interest level: K-3

Thematic Areas: Farms, pets.

Content Areas: Science, Language Art.

Potential Problems or Difficulties: none

Possible use in classroom:
· Use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the different breeds of pigs.
· Tie this book in with a Language Arts lesson using Charlotte’s Web.
· After reading the book have students journal about what it would be like to be a pig.
· Read book before a trip to the farm.