| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 5 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | S |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
| Lexile | 831-860 |
High-Speed Trains
Informational (nonfiction),
2,135 words,
Level X (Grade 5)
High-speed trains are a very popular and efficient mode of transportation in many parts of the world. This book introduces readers to three types of high- speed trains, including where they came from and how they work. Hop on board for a very fast ride!
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
axles, convenient, destination, economic, engineer, fossil fuels, fuel efficient, generator, greenhouse gases, network, obstacles, sensors, sustainable, viaducts
axles, convenient, destination, economic, engineer, fossil fuels, fuel efficient, generator, greenhouse gases, network, obstacles, sensors, sustainable, viaducts
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use proper nouns
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use 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
Assess the Objectives
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