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Informational (nonfiction), 1,173 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 910L
Screens are part of daily life in the twenty-first century, and it looks like they are here to stay. Too Much Screen Time? introduces students to the pros and cons of screen time and its effects on our health. Engaging photographs and a relevant topic will capture students' interest in learning more about this subject. The book can also be used to teach students how to make inferences and draw conclusions as well as to summarize to better understand the text.
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Make inferences and draw conclusions using clues found in the text
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use adjectives
Word Work Identify and understand root words and their affixes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
