The Creature Constitution
The Creature Constitution
The Creature Constitution
The Creature Constitution
The Creature Constitution
The Creature Constitution
The Creature Constitution
Fantasy (fiction), 570 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 570L
Multilevel Book also available in level J
The Creature Constitution is the story of Maddy the Mouse and the other creatures of Independence Hall in 1786. The creatures are miserable and tired because singing pigeons, scurrying mice, and chirping crickets make it hard for anyone to sleep. Follow along as Maddy brings all the creatures together to create their first constitution. Bright and detailed illustrations support the enjoyable and entertaining text. Book and lesson are also available at Levels J and P.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Make, revise, and confirm predictions to understand text
Comprehension
Problem and Solution : Identify problem and solution
Phonics
Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraphs ee and ea
Grammar and Mechanics
Prepositional Phrases : Identify prepositional phrases
Word Work
Suffixes : Understand and use the suffix -ed
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
