Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,777 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1060L Multilevel Book also available in levels V and Y
Working on a ship is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. Savage weather, hidden rocks and reefs, and the vastness of the sea make for unpredictable conditions, so it is no wonder that the seafloors are littered with more than three million shipwrecks. Mysterious Shipwrecks offers a detailed look at several fascinating shipwrecks around the world. The book can also be used to teach students how to make inferences and draw conclusions as well as to identify adjectives. The book and lesson are also available for levels V and Y.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Make inferences and draw conclusions
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work Identify and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
