| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | L |
| Reading Recovery | 19 |
| DRA | 24 |
| Lexile | 551-600 |
The Story of the Statue
Informational (nonfiction),
504 words,
Level M (Grade 2)
On an island in New York Harbor stands a very big, green, famous lady—the Statue of Liberty! Readers will learn many interesting facts about where she came from and how she was built. They will also learn what she means to the people of the United States. Engaging photographs support the text.
Book Resources
Multilevels
- The Story of the Statue (Level J)
- The Story of the Statue (Level P)
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
base, copper, Declaration of Independence, engineer, freedom, independence, iron, liberty, model, statue, tablet, torch
base, copper, Declaration of Independence, engineer, freedom, independence, iron, liberty, model, statue, tablet, torch
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify author’s purpose
Phonics
Read and categorize words with r-controlled vowels
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use proper nouns
Word Work
Understand and use syllable patterns to divide two- and three-syllable words
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Identify author’s purpose
Phonics
Read and categorize words with r-controlled vowels
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use proper nouns
Word Work
Understand and use syllable patterns to divide two- and three-syllable 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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