Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 639 words, Spanish Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 900L
Cats have been kept as pets for a long time, but their history with humans is more complicated than one would think. The History of House Cats is an informational book about the evolving relationship between cats and humans over time. Students will enjoy learning about how today's house cats live differently than the cats of the past. This book can also be used to teach making inferences and drawing conclusions, as well as using past-tense verbs.
Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions : Make inferences and draw conclusions using clues in the text
Phonics Long Vowels : Identify long vowel i
Grammar and Mechanics Past-Tense Verbs : Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Word Work Homophones : Identify and use homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
