Informational (nonfiction), 491 words, Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 790L
Have you ever seen a bison? Did you know these big, majestic animals were almost extinct? Bison Came Back provides students a comprehensive look at these amazing animals and how they managed to survive. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify cause- and-effect relationships and the proper use of commas in a series.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonics Identify and use vowel digraph oa
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work Identify and use multiple-meaning words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
