Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Pourquoi Tale (fiction), 570 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 520L
This original story is written in the pourquoi tale style. Story of the Sun is about a young boy's search for answers. He wonders where the sun comes from each morning and where it goes each night. A wise woman helps him find the answers to his questions.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing
Comprehension Analyze Setting : Analyze story setting
Grammar and Mechanics Identify Homophones : Identify homophones
Word Work Compound Words : Recognize and form compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
