| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | O |
| Reading Recovery | 34 |
| DRA | 34 |
A Big League for Little Players
Informational (nonfiction),
1,386 words,
Level S (Grade 3)
A Big League for Little Players is an informational book about the history of Little League Baseball. It tells about the beginnings of baseball in America and how a league of young players was formed. Also highlighted is the Little League World Series, from its roots to the 2006 champions. Photographs support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
competitors, divisions, eager, equipment, feat, goal, organized, pastime, scheduled, spectators, tournament
competitors, divisions, eager, equipment, feat, goal, organized, pastime, scheduled, spectators, tournament
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use possessive nouns
Word Work
Recognize and form closed compound words
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use possessive nouns
Word Work
Recognize and form closed compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
