Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
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 Problem and Solution : Identify problems and solutions in text
Grammar and Mechanics Pronouns : Understand when to use the pronouns I and me
Word Work Syllables : Divide words into syllables
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
