| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 5 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | U-W |
| Reading Recovery | N/A |
| DRA | 50 |
| Lexile | 891-980 |
Acropolis Adventure
Informational (fiction),
2,603 words,
Level Z (Grade 5)
Acropolis Adventure is told from a young man’s perspective as he and his parents vacation in Greece. He meets Dimitri, an old friend of his father’s, who shows him some of the famous local landmarks. Most importantly, Dimitri teaches Brady how to appreciate the details and beauty that surround him. Brady leaves Greece a different person. Illustrations and a map support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels P and W.
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Acropolis Adventure (Level P)
- Acropolis Adventure (Level W)
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
ancient, Andronicus, Athens, columns, comedy, European, geometric, Greek, landmark, multitude, octagon, perspective, proportion, tragedy
ancient, Andronicus, Athens, columns, comedy, European, geometric, Greek, landmark, multitude, octagon, perspective, proportion, tragedy
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use possessive nouns
Word Work
Identify and understand similes and metaphors
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use possessive nouns
Word Work
Identify and understand similes and metaphors
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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