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Informational (fiction), 2,543 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 870L Multilevel Book also available in levels P and Z Multilevel Book also available in levels P and Z Multilevel Book also available in levels P and Z Multilevel Book also available in levels P and Z
Acropolis Adventure is told from a young man's perspective as he and his parents vacation in Greece. He meets Dimitri, an old friend of his father's, who shows him some of the famous local landmarks. Most importantly, Dimitri teaches Brady how to appreciate the details and beauty that surround him. Brady leaves Greece a different person. Illustrations and a map 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 Compare and Contrast : Identify details to compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics Possessives : Recognize and use possessives
Word Work Similes and Metaphors : Identify and understand similes and metaphors
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
