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 story setting
Grammar and Mechanics Identify homophones
Word Work Recognize and form compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
