| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | M |
| Reading Recovery | 28 |
| DRA | 28 |
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
Download the full lesson plan for Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
blubber, haul out, marine, migrate, molt, pinniped, predator, prey
blubber, haul out, marine, migrate, molt, pinniped, predator, prey
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Classify information
Grammar and Mechanics
Use pronouns to replace nouns
Word Work
Recognize and use adjectives
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Classify information
Grammar and Mechanics
Use pronouns to replace nouns
Word Work
Recognize and use adjectives
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
