Elephants
Elefantes
Les éléphants
Elephants
Elephants
Elephants
Elephants
Informational (nonfiction), 693 words, Level N (Grade 2)
Elephants is an informational text that describes the largest land animals-their bodies, their diet, and their families. Photographs of Asian and African elephants include captions that feature additional interesting facts. The final chapter explains that both kinds of elephants are endangered and describes what is necessary to keep them alive in the future. The text is supported by photographs, captions, and a chart.
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Identify the main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics
Contractions : Identify and use contractions
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
