| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | N |
| Reading Recovery | 30 |
| DRA | 30 |
| Lexile | 651-690 |
The Legend of Nessie
Informational (nonfiction),
1,118 words,
Level Q (Grade 3)
The Legend of Nessie is an informational book about the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster. It tells of the legend of an ancient sea serpent from the dark waters of Loch Ness in Scotland. Many people believe that the legend is true, and scientists have invested time and money to investigate the claims. Although many photographs have proved to be fakes, scientists have uncovered some facts that continue to make the legend plausible. Photographs and a map support the text.
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bales, hoaxes, landlocked, legend, loch, peat, sonar, species
bales, hoaxes, landlocked, legend, loch, peat, sonar, species
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Visualize to understand text
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Identify the main idea and supporting details within a paragraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand commas after introductory words
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Visualize to understand text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details within a paragraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand commas after introductory words
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
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or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
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