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Mystery (fiction), 521 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 550L
Emma and her family go to the Golden Pagoda restaurant every year on her mom's birthday. Before they leave, Emma puts their new puppy, Sparky, out in the backyard, but forgets to lock the gate. While at dinner, each member of the family receives a mysterious fortune in their fortune cookie. When they arrive home, they discover that Sparky has escaped the backyard. How will their fortunes help Emma and her family find Sparky?
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions to understand text
Comprehension Sequence Events : Identify correct sequence of events in the text
Phonics R-Controlled Vowels : Identify r-controlled /ur/ letter combinations er, ir, and ur
Grammar and Mechanics Contractions : Recognize and use contractions correctly
Word Work Multiple Meaning Words : Identify and distinguish between multiple-meaning words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
