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Informational (nonfiction), 1,265 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 920L
In 1988, massive forest fires broke out in Yellowstone National Park and ignited a debate about how wildfires should be handled. In Forests on Fire, readers learn about the historical approaches to wildfires throughout the United States as well as their place in a balanced ecosystem. Detailed maps, photographs, and diagrams support a rich text.
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions
Comprehension Understand cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
