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Informational (nonfiction), 771 words, Level Q (Grade 3), Lexile 880L Multilevel Book also available in levels H and K Multilevel Book also available in levels H and K Multilevel Book also available in levels H and K
Summer Olympics Events is an informational book that describes some of the sports in which athletes compete during the Summer Olympic Games. Readers will learn about different types of water sports, gymnastics, and track-and-field events. Photographs help students make text-to-picture connections. Book and lesson also available at Levels H and K.
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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 Classify information
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize plural nouns formed by adding -s and -es
Word Work Understand and identify number words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
