| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | M |
| Reading Recovery | 28 |
| DRA | 28 |
| Lexile | 601-650 |
Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses
Informational (nonfiction),
904 words,
Level P (Grade 2)
In this fascinating and engaging book, students will learn the distinguishing characteristics of seals, sea lions, and walruses. They will also read about the habitats, food sources, and threats to this appealing group of animals called pinnipeds.
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
blubber, haul out, marine, migrate, molt, pinnipeds, predators, prey
blubber, haul out, marine, migrate, molt, pinnipeds, predators, prey
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Phonics
Identify vowel digraphs ea and ee
Grammar and Mechanics
Use pronouns they, them, and it
Word Work
Identify and use content vocabulary
Ask and answer questions to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Phonics
Identify vowel digraphs ea and ee
Grammar and Mechanics
Use pronouns they, them, and it
Word Work
Identify 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
Assess the Objectives
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