Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Historical (fiction), 1,907 words, Spanish Level Z (Grade 5), Lexile 990L
Westward Journey is a charming story that gives insight into the perilous lives of the brave pioneers who left the safety and familiarity of home to find a better life in the West. After an especially frightening event, two youngsters, Jessie and Bessie, forge a friendship that they hope will make the long and demanding journey a little easier.
Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension Analyze Setting : Analyze setting
Grammar and Mechanics Punctuation : Recognize and use signos de puntuación
Word Work Prefixes : Identify and use prefixes and suffixes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
