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Informational (nonfiction), 1,106 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 610L
Whales is about the many different kinds of whales and the locations in which they are found during various times of the year. It also delves into the characteristics of whales and their behavior. Finally, it explains how Earth's whale population is threatened.
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Reading Strategy Visualize to better understand text
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and details in text
Phonics Consonant Digraphs : Identify consonant wh digraph
Grammar and Mechanics Prepositions : Understand and use prepositions
Word Work Compound Words : Recognize and form compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
