Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Fantasy (fiction), 579 words, Level M (Grade 2), Fiction Series, Lexile 570L
After seeing Mei's photos of swimming in the ocean, Andy wishes he could go to the ocean. Tommy reminds them that they can go to the ocean with the help of their robot friend, RK-5. With a code, a flash of light, and a cloud of blue smoke, the friends are off on their scuba-diving adventure in the ocean.
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class