| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | J |
| Reading Recovery | 17 |
| DRA | 18 |
Barack Obama
Biography (nonfiction),
372 words,
Level K (Grade 2)
Barack Obama is a biographical text about the forty-fourth president of the United States of America. Chronicling his life from birth until his historic election, the book educates readers on how Obama's life experiences shaped his decisions and career path. Background information about his family life, struggles, and career choices gives readers insight into Obama's personal side.
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- Barack Obama (Level S)
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
cultures, elected, government, lawyer, message, speech
cultures, elected, government, lawyer, message, speech
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonics
Identify silent k
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and understand past-tense verbs
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonics
Identify silent k
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and understand past-tense verbs
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
