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Biography (nonfiction), 2,116 words, Level Y (Grade 5), Lexile 970L
She was a young woman who lived more than 400 years ago, but people are still fascinated by her today-Pocahontas of the Powhatan is famous even though little is truly known about her life. Although stories and records have been exaggerated-and many contradict each other-we do know she was a young girl when the English colonists arrived in Jamestown. Read on to learn more about this amazing and mysterious woman!
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Identify author's purpose
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use proper nouns that name people
Word Work Identify root words and affixes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
