Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 2,397 words, Spanish Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 860L Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T Multilevel Book also available in level Q Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T Multilevel Book also available in level Q
Desert People is an informational text about various peoples who live in deserts. It focuses mostly on the Tohono O'odham (a Native American tribe) and the Bedouins but also briefly mentions other cultures. Desert People tells about many aspects of desert life, from diet and shelter to daily routines, traditions, and customs. Photographs, tables, and a map support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels P and T.
Reading Strategy Summarize to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics Prepositions : Understand and use prepositions in sentences
Word Work Concept Words : Read and understand number words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
