Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 408 words, Level K (Grade 2), Lexile 560L Multilevel Book also available in levels H and N
The Miller family gets a big surprise when they go outside to set up a yard sale and find a bear in a tree. How will they get it down? Brainstorm Bear is an entertaining and humorous story about the many ideas the family comes up with for how to move the bear. The book can also be used to teach students how to retell and identify problems and solutions. The book and lesson are also available for levels H and N.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand text
Comprehension Determine problem and solution
Phonics Identify initial consonant br-blend
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use quotation marks
Word Work Identify and use suffix -ing
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
