| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | M |
| Reading Recovery | 20 |
| DRA | 28 |
Totem Poles
Informational (nonfiction),
659 words,
Level N (Grade 2)
What kind of tree trunk can tell a story? One that's been carved into a totem pole! In this informational book, readers will learn in what parts of the United States totem poles are found, why they are used and by whom, and how totem poles are carved. Photographs of totem poles, and of figures found on totem poles, enhance the text.
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Lesson Resources
Download the full lesson plan for Totem Poles
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
carver, clan, crest, memorial, monument, mortuary pole, potlatch, totem pole
carver, clan, crest, memorial, monument, mortuary pole, potlatch, totem pole
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify facts and details in nonfiction text
Phonics
Identify spellings for L blends and R blends
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize adjectives as words that describe
Word Work
Understand and use content vocabulary
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify facts and details in nonfiction text
Phonics
Identify spellings for L blends and R blends
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize adjectives as words that describe
Word Work
Understand 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
