The Red Baron
El Barón Rojo
The Red Baron
The Red Baron
The Red Baron
The Red Baron
The Red Baron
Biography (nonfiction), 1,015 words, Level T (Grade 3), Lexile 920L
Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z
The Red Baron was the most feared pilot in the skies during World War I. With eighty victories in aerial combat, Manfred von Richthofen will be forever remembered as the leading ace of the conflict. The Red Baron describes Richthofen’s life, focusing on his military career, pilot training, and rise to prominence, while framing his experiences in the historical context of World War I. Photographs, illustrations, and maps support the information in the text. Book and lesson are also available for Levels W and Z.
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Story Words
biplane, cavalry, combat, nobles, officer, pilot, trenches, triplane, World War I
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Retell to understand text
Comprehension
Sequence Events : Sequence events in the text
Grammar and Mechanics
Compound Sentences : Analyze and use compound sentences
Word Work
Prefixes : Identify and use the prefixes bi- and tri-
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