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Biography (nonfiction), 893 words, Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 900L Multilevel Book also available in levels M and S Multilevel Book also available in levels M and S
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most important civil rights leaders in American history. He worked hard for equality and taught others how to stand up for what they believed in. This book tells the story of his courageous life from his birth in 1929 to his death in 1968.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension Cause and Effect : Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonics R-Controlled Vowels : Identify and categorize r-controlled vowel sounds
Grammar and Mechanics Pronouns : Identify and use pronouns
Word Work Synonyms : Identify and find synonyms in a thesaurus
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
