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Reading A-Z Level Level L Books
Grade 2
Fountas & Pinnell K
Reading Recovery 18
DRA 20
Independence Day
Fantasy (fiction), 574 words, Level L (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension Sequence Events
Phonics Variant Vowels
Grammar and Mechanics Proper Nouns
Word Work Alphabetizing

Book Summary

The little Hoppers are very excited to set off fireworks for Independence Day. But Mother and Papa Hopper know that fireworks are not safe for young rabbits. Though the Hoppers are disappointed, they are soon happy again when Grandpa Grizzly suggests they have a picnic in the woods - a picnic with a very special surprise at the end.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy
  • Connect to prior knowledge

Objectives

  • Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
  • Sequence events
  • Identify variant vowel /oo/
  • Recognize and understand the use of proper nouns
  • Alphabetize words to the second letter

Vocabulary

  • Content words: Chinese, firecrackers, firefighters, fireworks, fountains, lemonade, sizzling
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