| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | O |
| Reading Recovery | 34 |
| DRA | 34 |
| Lexile | 691-770 |
Building Big Dreams
Informational (nonfiction),
1,142 words,
Level S (Grade 3)
Building Big Dreams describes seven of the world’s largest and most impressive modern building projects. Each is known for overcoming former limits of size, length, height, or natural conditions. Photographs and maps support the text.
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Story Words
canal, controversial, dammed, distinctive, dwarfs, engineers, feats, hydroelectric, locks, observation deck, skyscraper
canal, controversial, dammed, distinctive, dwarfs, engineers, feats, hydroelectric, locks, observation deck, skyscraper
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast information
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use comparative and superlative adjectives
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast information
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use comparative and superlative adjectives
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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