Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Historical (fiction), 1,185 words, Spanish Level Q (Grade 2), Lexile 650L
It’s April 22, 1889, and fifty thousand boomers line up on the border of the Unassigned Territory, ready to stake their claims on available land. They’re waiting for high noon and that starting shot. The Great Land Run tells the stories of what brought a few of these boomers to the border hoping for a better life. Detailed illustrations support this exciting tale of the Wild West.
Reading Strategy Visualize to understand text
Comprehension Sequence events in the text
Grammar and Mechanics Identify nouns
Word Work Identify and understand homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
