Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 912 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 850L Multilevel Book also available in levels H and N Multilevel Book also available in levels H and N Multilevel Book also available in level H Multilevel Book also available in levels H and N
Have you ever wondered why some birds have such weird beaks? Have you wondered how they can eat or fly with such oddly shaped beaks? Weird Bird Beaks provides insight as to why some birds have the weird beaks they do. Photographs support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels H and N.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension Compare and Contrast : Identify details to compare and contrast beaks
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives : Identify adjectives and the nouns they describe
Word Work Antonyms : Recognize and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
