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Informational (nonfiction), 2,202 words, Level Z2 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1140L
The Peloponnesian War: Athens vs. Sparta introduces students to this important historical event, as well as details its timeline, causes, and effects. Fought from 431 to 404 bce, this devastating civil war pitted ancient Greece's two leading city-states against each other. This riveting story from ancient Greek history will pique students' interest while also giving them the opportunity to retell as well as identify cause-and-effect relationships in a nonfiction text.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand text
Comprehension Determine cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use colons
Word Work Discriminate and use hyphenated compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
