I Just Want to Go to School!
I Just Want to Go to School!
I Just Want to Go to School!
I Just Want to Go to School!
I Just Want to Go to School!
I Just Want to Go to School!
I Just Want to Go to School!
Realistic (fiction), 798 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 630L
Desi isn't a big fan of school. Even with her lighthearted best friend Tisha at her side, Desi just doesn't enjoy school. When COVID-19 causes Desi's school to close, she couldn't be more delighted to stay at home, play video games, make art, and do whatever she likes. After a couple of weeks, however, Desi finds herself bored and missing her friends. When online schooling begins, Desi quickly realizes that school really isn't so bad after all. I Just Want to Go to School! is a relatable story for many students during the time of COVID-19. The book can also be used to teach students how to analyze character and recognize and use contractions.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze Character : Analyze character
Phonics
Consonant Blends : Identify and use consonant blend st
Grammar and Mechanics
Contractions : Recognize and use contractions
Word Work
Suffixes : Identify and use suffix -ly
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
