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Folktale (fiction), 570 words, Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 540L
Isabella is a sweet old woman who moves to a shack along the sea when she feels that she is no longer needed in her village. Her life changes, however, when she comes to care for a lost sea spirit and learns that she is needed after all. The Old Woman and the Sea Spirit, a delightful story based on a Chilean legend, is supported by beautiful illustrations that spark the imagination. The book can also be used to teach students how to analyze characters and to identify and use past-tense verbs.
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand text
Comprehension Analyze characters
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Word Work Identify and use homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
