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Realistic (fiction), 370 words, Level K (Grade 2), Lexile 530L
Kevin heads out to the playground to play basketball with the guys, but instead he finds them picking on a deaf boy named Joey. Kevin finds himself in a situation where he has the opportunity to do the right thing and help Joey. Find out how he teaches some boys a lesson on why they shouldn't pick on others.
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Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension Identify author’s purpose
Phonics Identify diphthongs ou and ow
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use contractions
Word Work Identify and use homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
