| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | R |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
| Lexile | 801-860 |
Ben Franklin
Biography (nonfiction),
1,893 words,
Level W (Grade 4)
Ben Franklin is a biographical text about the many accomplishments of this famous inventor, author, and politician. Chronicling his life from birth to death, readers learn about his contributions, family, early business ventures, and beliefs, all of which provide insight into the personal side of his character. Famous quotes by Franklin introduce each chapter, and photographs and illustrations support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
apprentice, colonies, contributed, debate, delegate, electricity, essay, foundation, freedom, meager, merchant, passions, publications, salary
apprentice, colonies, contributed, debate, delegate, electricity, essay, foundation, freedom, meager, merchant, passions, publications, salary
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions while reading
Comprehension
Identify elements of a biography
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand compound sentences
Word Work
Identify and understand multiple-meaning words
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions while reading
Comprehension
Identify elements of a biography
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand compound sentences
Word Work
Identify and understand multiple-meaning words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assess the Objectives
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