Independence Day
Fantasy (fiction),
574 words,
Level L (Grade 2)
Serial
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.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
Chinese, firecrackers, firefighters, fireworks, fountains, lemonade, sizzling
Chinese, firecrackers, firefighters, fireworks, fountains, lemonade, sizzling
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Sequence events
Phonics
Identify variant vowel /oo/
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and understand the use of proper nouns
Word Work
Alphabetize words to the second letter
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Sequence events
Phonics
Identify variant vowel /oo/
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and understand the use of proper nouns
Word Work
Alphabetize words to the second letter
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
