
Acropolis Adventure
Informational (fiction),
887 words,
Level P (Grade 2)
Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z
Acropolis Adventure is told from a young man's perspective as he and his parents vacation in Greece. He meets Dimitri, an old friend of his father's, who shows him some of the famous local landmarks. Most importantly, Dimitri teaches Brady how to appreciate the details and beauty that surround him. Brady leaves Greece a different person. Illustrations and a map support the text.
Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Acropolis Adventure (Level W)
- Acropolis Adventure (Level Z)
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
Acropolis, admiring, ancient, Athens, columns, comedy, Greek, landmark, struggled
Acropolis, admiring, ancient, Athens, columns, comedy, Greek, landmark, struggled
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast
Phonics
Fluently read words containing the r-controlled /i/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use possessives
Word Work
Identify and understand similes and metaphors
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast
Phonics
Fluently read words containing the r-controlled /i/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use possessives
Word Work
Identify and understand similes and metaphors
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class









