Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Fantasy (fiction), 487 words, Spanish Level I (Grade 2), Fiction Series, Lexile 500L
Halloween is coming soon, and the Hoppers are eager to carve jack-o'-lanterns. But the pumpkin patch is across a stream that Mother Hopper has told the little Hoppers to stay away from. When the Hoppers decide to turn their old blow-up pool into a boat, they quickly realize why Mother Hopper warned them. Luckily, Grandpa Grizzly arrives in the nick of time.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making text-to-text connections to understand the book
Comprehension Problem and Solution : Identify problem and solution
Phonics Diphthongs : Identify diphthongs
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives : Identify and use describing words (adjectives)
Word Work Synonyms : Recognize synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
