| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | K |
| Reading Recovery | 18 |
| DRA | 20 |
World Holidays
Informational (nonfiction),
460 words,
Level L (Grade 2)
People all over the world celebrate holidays rich in traditions. Celebrations include preparing and eating food, playing games, and telling stories. In this informational text, students learn about seven holidays from around the world and how each one is celebrated.
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Lesson Resources
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
Chinese New Year, Christmas, dreidel, Hanukkah, Holi, kinara, Kwanzaa, menorah, mkeka, New Year, Ramadan, traditions
Chinese New Year, Christmas, dreidel, Hanukkah, Holi, kinara, Kwanzaa, menorah, mkeka, New Year, Ramadan, traditions
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast information
Phonics
Identify r-controlled /o/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize subject-verb agreement
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast information
Phonics
Identify r-controlled /o/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize subject-verb agreement
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
