Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Interview (nonfiction), 1,291 words, Spanish Level R (Grade 2), Lexile 790L
Sit in on an interview with Russell "Buzz" Riopelle, who has been keeping bees in Ohio for 30 years. Readers learn about the different types of bees, their roles in the hive, and how honey is made. Photographs, interesting fact boxes, and a scientific illustration support the text.
Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Sequence Events : Sequence events to gain understanding
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives, Verbs, and Adverbs : Recognize and use adjectives and adverbs
Word Work Antonyms : Recognize and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
