Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 765 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 780L Multilevel Book also available in levels L and R
Have you ever seen pictures of an abandoned town and wondered what happened there? Ghost Towns provides students a comprehensive look at some of these abandoned towns. Detailed photographs and engaging text will keep students interested in this fascinating topic. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify cause-and-effect relationships as well as to create a summary to better understand the text. The book and lesson are also available for levels L and R.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Cause and Effect : Identify cause and effect
Phonics Consonant Digraphs : Identify consonant digraph gh
Grammar and Mechanics Commas : Recognize and use commas after introductory words
Word Work Homographs : Identify and use homographs correctly in sentences
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
