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Level K Correlation Chart

Ages	7 - 8
Grade	2
Fountas & Pinnell	J
Reading Recovery	17
DRA	18
Lexile	451L-550L

Complete Correlation Chart

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The Drum

Folktale (fiction), 433 words, Level K (Grade 2)
Multilevel Book also available in levels H and N

One of the most valuable lessons for students to learn is the importance of kindness. The Drum tells the story of a young Indian boy who learns this lesson by showing kindness to others and receiving kindness in return. Colorful illustrations and engaging text will keep students interested in learning this important lesson. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine cause-and-effect relationships as well as retell to better understand the text. The book and lesson are also available for levels H and N.

Book Resources

Multilevels

H

N

More Languages

- K
Spanish

More Book Options

Kurzweil 3000 Format

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Lesson Resources

Leveled Book Lesson

Preteach the Vocabulary

Story Words
deeds, disappointed, goods, miserable, musicians, roti

Premade vocabulary lessons at VocabularyA-Z.com

Teach the Objectives

All Worksheets

Reading Strategy
Retell to understand text

Comprehension
Identify cause and effect relationships

Phonics
Identify consonant th digraph

Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use commas after introductory words

Word Work
Identify and use suffix -ed

Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class

Assessment Resources

How To Assemble Your Book

Single-Sided Book

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Double-Sided Book

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Pocket Book

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