Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Biography (nonfiction), 552 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 820L Multilevel Book also available in levels K and Q Multilevel Book also available in levels K and Q
Good for Thurgood! focuses on the exceptional life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court. Born when segregation was still legal in the South, Thurgood Marshall grew up arguing about issues of race. After attending law school, he argued and won many cases in front of the Supreme Court, promoting equality in the United States. Book and lesson also available at Levels K and Q.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions : Make inferences or draw conclusions
Phonics Variant Vowels : Identify variant vowel oo
Grammar and Mechanics Commas : Use commas after introductory words
Word Work Prefixes : Define and use the prefix un-
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
