Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 453 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 560L Multilevel Book also available in level F Multilevel Book also available in level F Multilevel Book also available in levels F and I Multilevel Book also available in levels F and I Multilevel Book also available in levels F and I Multilevel Book also available in level I
Have you ever wondered why some animals hibernate during the cold winter months? Where do they sleep? How do they survive? Hibernation provides information about animals that hibernate and how they stay alive during the winter months. Amazing pictures bring the text to life and draw young readers into the book. Book and lesson also available at Levels F and I.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand new information in a nonfiction text
Comprehension Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast information
Phonics Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraphs ee, ea, and ie
Grammar and Mechanics Common Nouns : Read and identify nouns
Word Work Alphabetical Order : Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class