| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 8 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | K |
| Reading Recovery | 18 |
| DRA | 20 |
| Lexile | 501-550 |
How We Measure
Informational (fiction),
300 words,
Level L (Grade 2)
Through the cleverly written text, students learn the difference between the measurement systems of the United States and Canada. Pen pals Lisa and Magda illustrate height, weight, temperature, capacity, and distance in both metric and English units.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
distance, English, height, measure, metric, system, tall, temperature, weighs
distance, English, height, measure, metric, system, tall, temperature, weighs
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Phonics
Identify the ou diphthong
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize different types of sentences
Word Work
Understand the use of measurement words
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Phonics
Identify the ou diphthong
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize different types of sentences
Word Work
Understand the use of measurement 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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