| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | J |
| Reading Recovery | 17 |
| DRA | 18 |
| Lexile | 451-550 |
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. Book and lesson also available at Levels O and S.
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Barack Obama (Level O)
- Barack Obama (Level S)
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
cultures, elected, government, lawyer, message, moved, peace, president, speech
cultures, elected, government, lawyer, message, moved, peace, president, speech
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonics
Identify r-controlled vowel ar
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify irregular verbs
Word Work
Identify synonyms
Ask and answer questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonics
Identify r-controlled vowel ar
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify irregular verbs
Word Work
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
Assess the Objectives
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