Expedition 25: The Subtropics
Descriptive (nonfiction),
807 words,
Level R (Grade 3)
Serial
In this edition of the “Trip on a Latitude Line” series, readers will go on a trip to 25 degrees north and 25 degrees south of the equator--just beyond the tropical zone. Come along and see what the areas in this region have in common, even though they are over three thousand miles apart!
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
civilizations, climate, desalination, descent, evaporating, latitude, predictable, preserved
civilizations, climate, desalination, descent, evaporating, latitude, predictable, preserved
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use parentheses
Word Work
Determine the syllable division of words
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use parentheses
Word Work
Determine the syllable division of words
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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