| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | P |
| Reading Recovery | 38 |
| DRA | 38 |
| Lexile | 731-770 |
Money in the USA
Informational (nonfiction),
1,319 words,
Level T (Grade 3)
Money in the USA answers many questions about how money is made in the United States and how it is distributed across the country. The history and symbolism of our coins and bills, counterfeiting and how the U.S. Treasury combats it, design changes over the years, and recycling money are all discussed. Rich photographs, charts, and illustrations support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
counterfeiters, currency, denomination, face value, Federal Reserve, legal tender, mutilated, numismatic, precious metals
counterfeiters, currency, denomination, face value, Federal Reserve, legal tender, mutilated, numismatic, precious metals
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of adverbs
Word Work
Understand the use of the prefix re-
Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of adverbs
Word Work
Understand the use of the prefix re-
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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