Max Level P
Text Type: Fiction • Word Count: 963

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WORKSHEETS FOR
MAX
Worksheets

LEVEL P
BENCHMARK BOOKS
Birds of Prey
Speedier Than a Meteor

COMPREHENSION QUIZ FOR
MAX
Comprehension Quiz
Level P Answer Sheet

Tommy Tales Books for Level P

Book Summary
Max is very angry because he wants to be the "boss" of something instead of being told what to do all the time. His parents work with him to find a solution to his anger, but the solution ends up creating another problem--his parents become angry! Finally, Max and his parents sit down to discuss the situation. They find a solution for managing anger that works for everyone.

Reader Supports

Reader Challenges

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategies
As children work to understand the text, you will use a number of reading strategies. The targeted reading strategy in Max is: Helping children make connections through questioning.

Word and Print Skills

Phonics: Consonant Blends st-, sn-, sl-
Word Work: Contractions

Comprehension Strategies
You will likely address a number of comprehension skills as children work to understand the text. The targeted comprehension strategy in Max is: Using Think Alouds

Visual Learning
Helping children to develop a better understanding of the relationship between picture details and text will help them solve difficult words or passages.