| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 5 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | U-W |
| Reading Recovery | N/A |
| DRA | 50 |
| Lexile | 891-980 |
Zoos Through the Ages
Informational (nonfiction),
2,067 words,
Level Z (Grade 5)
The idea of people keeping wild animals in captivity has been around for centuries. However, the reason for doing so has shifted over time. Read this fascinating account of how zoos began in ancient times, how they have changed over time, and how modern zoos are working diligently to save endangered species.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
befitted, captivity, enrichment, extravagant, founders, gladiators, intrusive, perception, respite, stimulation, trial and error
befitted, captivity, enrichment, extravagant, founders, gladiators, intrusive, perception, respite, stimulation, trial and error
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast zoos through time
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify prepositional phrases
Word Work
Identify irregular past-tense verbs
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast zoos through time
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify prepositional phrases
Word Work
Identify irregular past-tense verbs
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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