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Informational (nonfiction), 1,490 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 920L
In 1940, four teenage boys stumbled upon an important discovery in Lascaux, France. Exploring in the woods, they discovered a large hole in the ground and excitedly dug to investigate. They continued to explore the cave until they discovered a dark, cavernous room. The walls were covered with paintings of animals-found later to be created by Stone Age people who lived 17,000 years earlier. Archaeologists began to raise many questions, some of which are still unanswered. Photographs, a map, and illustrations support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension Analyze problem and solution
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use commas after introductory words
Word Work Understand the use of conjunctions in the text
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
