Informational (nonfiction), 662 words, Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 970L
World Cup Soccer introduces the reader to the world of professional soccer, the best- loved sport in the world! Learn fascinating facts about the game's history, best teams and players, and why it is called “the people's game.”
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension Identify main idea and details in the text
Phonics Identify r-controlled er vowel
Grammar and Mechanics Understand alternative uses of quotation marks
Word Work Understand the use of -ing suffix
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
