| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | M |
| Reading Recovery | 20 |
| DRA | 28 |
Coral Reefs
Informational (nonfiction),
615 words,
Level N (Grade 2)
Coral reefs are massive undersea communities where one quarter of all plants and animals in the ocean make their homes. Readers are invited to explore the diverse but fragile world of the coral reef. The author helps us learn more about why these unique communities are in need of our protection. Photographs, diagrams, captions, and a map support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels Q and U.
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Coral Reefs (Level Q)
- Coral Reefs (Level U)
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Lesson Resources
Download the full lesson plan for Coral Reefs
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
atolls, barrier reefs, fringing reefs, lagoon, polyps
atolls, barrier reefs, fringing reefs, lagoon, polyps
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Phonics
Identify vowel digraphs ee, ea, and ie
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use prepositions in sentences
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Phonics
Identify vowel digraphs ee, ea, and ie
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use prepositions in sentences
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
