| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | N |
| Reading Recovery | 30 |
| DRA | 30 |
| Lexile | 651-690 |
Castles
Informational (nonfiction),
1,515 words,
Level Q (Grade 3)
Castles is a factual text that describes castle building from early times through recently constructed castles. Details about interior and exterior features are included. The reader also learns about the people who lived in and around medieval castles. Both photos and illustrations support this informative text.
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Story Words
artisans, attackers, classes, commoners, craftsmen, farmers, knights, merchants, nobles
artisans, attackers, classes, commoners, craftsmen, farmers, knights, merchants, nobles
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Reading Strategy
Mentally summarize key information while reading
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize subjects in sentences
Word Work
Identify and use content vocabulary
Mentally summarize key information while reading
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize subjects in sentences
Word Work
Identify and use content vocabulary
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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