Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Legend (fiction), 765 words, Spanish Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 560L Multilevel Book also available in levels K and L Multilevel Book also available in levels K and L
When a young boy is thrown into jail for taking fruit from the magistrate's tree, his four brothers come together to use their individual powers to rescue him. Readers will enjoy The Five Brothers, with its colorful illustrations and entertaining storyline. The book can be used to teach students to determine cause-and-effect relationships as well as to retell to better understand a story. The book and lesson are also available for levels H and K.
Reading Strategy Retell to understand text
Comprehension Recognize cause-and-effect relationship
Phonics Identify Initial consonant br-, cr-, fr-, tr-blends
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
