Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 2,301 words, Spanish Level Z (Grade 5+), Lexile 1010L
Nicholas Winton was a remarkable and humble man. He saved the lives of hundreds of children threatened under the shadow of Hitler's growing power at the onset of World War II. Escape from the Holocaust provides a detailed account of Winton's heroic actions and the many lives he saved. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing and the use of simple adjectives. The book and lesson are also available for levels Y and Z2.
Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Author's Purpose : Determine author’s purpose for writing a text
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives : Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work Content Vocabulary : Identify and use content vocabulary words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
