Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,919 words, Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 1020L
Have you noticed how people decorate their bodies in different ways? In addition to clothing and hairstyles, people have many ways of adorning their bodies. Body art has been practiced since the beginning of time. Readers will learn about some of the ways people around the world create body art. Engaging photographs support the text.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Identify main idea and details
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and understand the use of complex sentences
Word Work Identify the meanings of suffixes -iste and -eur
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
