| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | P |
| Reading Recovery | 38 |
| DRA | 38 |
| Lexile | 731-770 |
Drums and Drumming
Informational (nonfiction),
1,646 words,
Level T (Grade 3)
Drums and Drumming explores the many uses of drums from the past to the present. Readers learn about the origins of drums, how different drums are made, and some of the types of drums used around the world. Photographs enhance the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
ancient, cylinders, manufactured, percussion, rhythm, Taiko
ancient, cylinders, manufactured, percussion, rhythm, Taiko
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions
Comprehension
Compare and contrast different types of drums
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize various uses of commas
Word Work
Identify and use homonyms
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions
Comprehension
Compare and contrast different types of drums
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize various uses of commas
Word Work
Identify and use homonyms
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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