
Max
Realistic (fiction),
963 words,
Level P (Grade 2)
Max is very angry because he wants to be the "boss" of something instead of being told what to do all the time. His parents work with him to find a solution to his anger, but the solution ends up creating another problem--his parents become angry! Finally, Max and his parents sit down to discuss the situation. They find a solution for managing anger that works for everyone.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
angry, boss, bothered, embarrassed, mean, proud
angry, boss, bothered, embarrassed, mean, proud
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Connect to prior knowledge to make meaning from text
Comprehension
Analyze character traits in text
Phonics
Identify open vowel y
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use contractions
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Connect to prior knowledge to make meaning from text
Comprehension
Analyze character traits in text
Phonics
Identify open vowel y
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use contractions
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








