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 Identify problem and solution
Phonics Identify diphthongs
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use describing words (adjectives)
Word Work Recognize synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
