Maria's Family Celebration
Realistic (fiction),
309 words,
Level K (Grade 2)
Serial
Maria's Family Celebration follows Maria and her brother, Luis, as they prepare to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with their family. They decorate the house, practice their dancing, and dress in their special party clothes. Illustrations support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
blindfold, celebrate, decorate, Mexican Independence Day, piñata, practice
blindfold, celebrate, decorate, Mexican Independence Day, piñata, practice
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Reading Strategy
Retell to understand and remember story events
Comprehension
Sequence events
Phonics
Identify open vowel y
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize proper nouns
Word Work
Identify and use time and order words
Retell to understand and remember story events
Comprehension
Sequence events
Phonics
Identify open vowel y
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize proper nouns
Word Work
Identify and use time and order words
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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