Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 366 words, Spanish Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 460L
Explore the amazing art of sand sculpting in Statues in the Sand. Follow along with sand sculptors as they create animals, famous figures, and even entire cities completely out of sand. Students will enjoy detailed photographs of the sculpting process in addition to up-close images of these extraordinary pieces of art.
Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Identify the main idea and details
Phonics Identify diphthong ua and ue
Grammar and Mechanics Identify inflectional ending -ando
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
