| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 7 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | N |
| Reading Recovery | 30 |
| DRA | 30 |
| Lexile | 651-690 |
A Visit to Kitt Peak
Descriptive (nonfiction),
1,088 words,
Level Q (Grade 3)
Do you like to look at the night sky and think about what is out there in the universe? If so, you would enjoy A Visit to Kitt Peak. This book tells about the world’s largest observatory, which is located outside of Tucson, Arizona. Readers will learn about the specialized telescopes at Kitt Peak and the work scientists do there. The text concludes with tips for stargazing at home.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
amateur, astronomer, constellations, image, observatory, reflected light, telescopes, trolley, windbreak
amateur, astronomer, constellations, image, observatory, reflected light, telescopes, trolley, windbreak
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze author’s purpose in the text
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of possessive nouns
Word Work
Use a dictionary to confirm meaning of content words
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze author’s purpose in the text
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand the use of possessive nouns
Word Work
Use a dictionary to confirm meaning of content 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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