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Realistic (fiction), 332 words, Spanish Level J (Grade 2), Fiction Series, Lexile 480L
Carlos's Family Celebration follows Carlos and his sister, Selena, as they prepare to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with their family. They decorate the house, practice their dancing, and dress in their special party clothes. Illustrations support the text.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand and remember story events
Comprehension Sequence Events : Sequence events
Phonics Diphthongs : Identify diphthong /ou/
Grammar and Mechanics Proper Nouns : Recognize proper nouns
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class