Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,418 words, Spanish Level U (Grade 3), Lexile 1030L
Skin Color teaches students about how and why people have so many different shades of skin. Scientific explanations, as well as a history lesson on early humans, help students better understand this interesting topic. Colorful photographs and helpful graphics will keep students engaged during the lesson. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine cause-and-effect relationships as well as to summarize to understand the text.
Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use nouns
Word Work Identify and use suffix -ción
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
