Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Science Fiction (fiction), 2,438 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 860L
Mirroring Miranda is a science fiction text about a 12-year-old girl who aspires to become a great writer in the science fiction genre. When she discovers she can communicate with a boy through her mirror, Miranda takes notes on her experiences. These experiences become the award-winning book Miranda dreamed of writing. The text includes scientific terms that support core curriculum studies for this age group and details of science fiction elements.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand a science fiction text
Comprehension Identify Genre : Identify elements of the science fiction genre
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives : Identify and use adjectives
Word Work Multiple Meaning Words : Identify and use multiple meaning words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
