| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | L |
| Reading Recovery | 19 |
| DRA | 24 |
| Lexile | 551-600 |
Art Around Us
Informational (nonfiction),
788 words,
Level M (Grade 2)
Art Around Us is an informational book that teaches readers about different kinds of artists and the varied and sometimes unusual art they create. Painters, sculptors, potters, glassblowers, and fiber artists are highlighted. Photographs and captions support the text.
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Art Around Us (Level P)
- Art Around Us (Level T)
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Literature Circle Resources
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
ceramic, glaze, installation, loom, mural, soft sculpture, weavers
ceramic, glaze, installation, loom, mural, soft sculpture, weavers
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Connect to prior knowledge to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Distinguish between fact or opinion
Phonics
Identify r-controlled vowel ar
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize past-tense verbs
Word Work
Understand and identify antonyms
Connect to prior knowledge to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Distinguish between fact or opinion
Phonics
Identify r-controlled vowel ar
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize past-tense verbs
Word Work
Understand and identify antonyms
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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