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Mexico's Fight for Independence
Level V
Benchmark Books
| Reading A-Z Level |
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| Grade |
4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell |
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| Reading Recovery |
40 |
| DRA |
40 |
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Mexico's Fight for Independence
Informational (nonfiction), 1,689 words,
Level V (Grade 4)
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Lesson Objectives |
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| Reading Strategy |
Summarize |
| Comprehension |
Sequence Events |
| Grammar and Mechanics |
Possessive Nouns |
| Word Work |
Content Vocabulary |
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Book Summary |
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Mexico’s fight for independence began in the 1500s, soon after the arrival of the Spanish explorer Hernandez de Cordova. For almost the next 150 years, Mexico was ruled by Spain. It wasn’t until September 16, 1810, that Mexicans organized a revolt against Spanish rule. Eleven years later, Mexico was a free and independent country. In this informational book, readers will learn why Spain wanted to rule Mexico, and why Mexico was determined to be self-governing. Photographs and a timeline support the interesting and fact-filled text.
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About the Lesson |
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Targeted Reading Strategy
Objectives
- Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand and remember informational text
- Organize and sequence events
- Identify plural possessives
- Recognize and use content vocabulary
Vocabulary
Content words: anthem, civilization, compromise, Creoles, fiesta, independence, immigrants, maize, republic, revolution
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