Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,387 words, Spanish Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 860L Multilevel Book also available in levels X and Y Multilevel Book also available in levels X and Y Multilevel Book also available in levels X and Y
To many athletes, competing in the Olympic Games is the ultimate honor, where they strive to be the best in the world. The Olympics: Past and Present examines the ways in which the Olympic Games in ancient Greece evolved into the modern-day Olympics. Photographs, illustrations, maps, and diagrams support this informative text. Book and lesson also available at Levels W and Z.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics Past-Tense Verbs : Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Word Work Multiple Meaning Words : Recognize that words can have many meanings
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
