
Friends Around the World
Realistic (fiction),
273 words,
Level K (Grade 2)
Multilevel Book also available in levels H and P
Friends Around the World focuses on children from various countries around the world. All of the children in the book tell their names and where they live. They also share something about what they like to do for entertainment and a type of food they like to eat. Illustrations and a map support the text.
Multilevel Book also available in levels H and P
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Friends Around the World (Level H)
- Friends Around the World (Level P)
More Book Options
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Raz-Kids.com eBook VersionUse of Raz-Kids.com eBook Versions requires the purchase of a subscription to Raz-Kids.com.
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Kurzweil 3000 FormatUse of Kurzweil 3000® formatted books requires the purchase of Kurzweil 3000 software at www.kurzweiledu.com.
Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
Aboriginal, Australia, barbecued, bliny, boomerang, Canada, caribou, Inuit, kangaroos, ketchup, Moscow, Russia, silk, South Korea, Tanzania
Aboriginal, Australia, barbecued, bliny, boomerang, Canada, caribou, Inuit, kangaroos, ketchup, Moscow, Russia, silk, South Korea, Tanzania
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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 characters
Phonics
Read words with r-controlled vowels
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize proper nouns
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast characters
Phonics
Read words with r-controlled vowels
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize proper nouns
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class









