Maria's Family Celebration
Realistic (fiction), 309 words, Level K (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Grammar and Mechanics	Proper Nouns
Word Work	Order Words

Book Summary

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.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand and remember story events
• Sequence events
• Recognize proper nouns
• Identify and use order words

Vocabulary

• Content words: independence, decorate, Mexican, piñata, blindfold, practice, celebrate

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level K Answer Sheet