
Extreme Animals
Informational (nonfiction),
728 words,
Level N (Grade 2)
Extreme Animals introduces some fascinating members of the animal kingdom. Discover which fish can climb a tree and which creature tastes food with its feet! Includes clever illustrations. Book and lesson also available at Levels K and Q.
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Extreme Animals (Level K)
- Extreme Animals (Level Q)
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
creatures, extreme, mammals, quietest, remarkable, reptiles, sensors, territory, transparent
creatures, extreme, mammals, quietest, remarkable, reptiles, sensors, territory, transparent
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize while reading to understand new information in a nonfiction text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in the text
Phonics
Identify vowel diphthongs ou and ow
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify superlative adjectives
Word Work
Understand and identify synonyms
Summarize while reading to understand new information in a nonfiction text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in the text
Phonics
Identify vowel diphthongs ou and ow
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify superlative adjectives
Word Work
Understand and identify synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








