Elementary teachers looking for lesson plans and activities for Iggy Peck, Architect will find this post helpful. It includes resource recommendations, free teaching ideas, and information about the book. You’ll have everything you need to deliver engaging interactive read aloud lessons based on this story.
With themes of feelings, flexibility and problem solving, this Iggy Peck, Architect picture book by Andrea Beaty is a favorite in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. It will be a big hit in your classroom too! Learn more about this book below!
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- Read a summary of Iggy Peck, Architect. You can find it in the section below.
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IGGY PECK, ARCHITECH SUMMARY
Iggy Peck, Architect is about Iggy Peck and the different structures he builds. He has been building since he was two, and his parents have always supported his dream and creations.
When Iggy Peck goes to school, he becomes disappointed because his teacher says that talking about architecture and building structures is not allowed at school. However, he doesn’t let this squash his passion.
When the class goes on a field trip, Iggy Peck and his class have to work together to build a bridge when they find themselves stuck on an island.
Boys and girls will love hearing this story about Iggy Peck and the wonderful structures he creates.
IGGY PECK, ARCHITECH LESSON PLAN IDEAS
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We found this book was especially good at teaching the topics listed below.
READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
The text-based Iggy Peck, Architect reading comprehension questions focus on:
- making predictions
- plot (problem-solution)
- author’s purpose
- figurative language
- cause and effect
- analyzing character
- making connections
LITERATURE-BASED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LESSONS
We found this story to be a great SEL picture book to promote:
- feelings
- flexibility
- problem solving
GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY & WORD STUDY
- common and proper nouns
- adjectives
- suffixes
- contractions
IGGY PECK, ARCHITECH ACTIVITIES
You’ll receive all of the following resources aligned to the story:
- comprehension questions
- 30 writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
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BOOK INFO FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
What are the reading levels for Iggy Peck, Architect?
- Lexile® Measure: AD750L
- Guided Reading Level: R
- DRA Level: 40
- Accelerated Reader Level (ARC): 4.5
Who is the author? Who is the illustrator?
The book was written by Andrea Beaty. It was illustrated by David Roberts.
What genre is Iggy Peck, Architect?
It is a fiction book. You may want to check out our genre activities or read our blog post, How to Teach Genre to Elementary Students.
How many pages are in the book?
The story is 32 pages long.
