Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,531 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 920L
The Hubble Space Telescope is truly out of this world! This huge telescope is located outside Earth's atmosphere, allowing it to take clearer pictures of objects in space. Read about the recent repairs that the Hubble received and all the amazing things scientists are learning from it.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension Identify main idea and details
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and understand the use of the dash as punctuation
Word Work Recognize and understand the use of syllable patterns
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
