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Informational (nonfiction), 1,335 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 1010L Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T
After the Civil War ended, the U.S. Army formed the regiments that would come to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Despite discrimination and hardship, the Buffalo Soldiers served until the Korean War, becoming an important chapter in the history of the United States. Historic photographs and detailed text features support engaging text. Book and lesson are also available for levels Q and T.
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Sequence Events : Sequence events in the text
Grammar and Mechanics Subject-Verb Agreement : Recognize subject-verb agreement
Word Work Compound Words : Identify and understand compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
