| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 11 |
| Grade | 4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | Q |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
The Jr. Iditarod
Informational (nonfiction),
1,843 words,
Level U (Grade 4)
Many people have heard of the Iditarod sled-dog race--a grueling race through the Alaskan wilderness. This book introduces readers to the Jr. Iditarod--a sled-dog race in Alaska for young people ages 14-17. Readers will learn about the race, how mushers prepare for it, how dogs are trained, and the challenges along the trail. The specialized vocabulary of sled-dog commands is also included.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
anticipate, brutal, cooperative, diligently, endure, ethics, grueling, muster, priority, stamina, terrain, unique, withstand
anticipate, brutal, cooperative, diligently, endure, ethics, grueling, muster, priority, stamina, terrain, unique, withstand
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use hyphenated compound adjectives
Word Work
Recognize and understand the use of syllable patterns
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use hyphenated compound adjectives
Word Work
Recognize and understand the use of syllable patterns
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
