Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Adventure (fiction), 1,122 words, Spanish Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 580L
Troika: Canine Superhero recounts the adventures of a boy and his dog. Troika got his name after saving his master's life on three separate occasions. Despite losing a leg protecting his master from a grizzly bear, Troika becomes the lead dog in their dogsled team. He saves his owner repeatedly during dangerous Arctic adventures. Because of Troika's bravery, his master calls him a superhero.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions
Comprehension Sequence events in text
Word Work Recognize and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
