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Personal (fiction), 1,747 words, Spanish Level U (Grade 3), Lexile 850L
A young boy tells the story of a fishing contest he has entered. Determined to win the prize of a fishing pole and reel, he sets off for his special fishing spot. His granddaddy, also a fisherman,wants to win the prize too. Little does the boy's granddaddy know that the boy has a secret plan for the prize. Written in a regional dialect, this story ends with a surprising twist that readers may or may not have predicted.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions
Comprehension Identify problems and solutions in text
Grammar and Mechanics Understand when to use the pronouns I and me
Word Work Divide words into syllables
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
