Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Fantasy (fiction), 518 words, Spanish Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 520L
It looks like rain at Anna's school picnic. But with Oma's magic coat, Anna can change the weather, and she commands the clouds to go away. Under sunny skies, everyone has fun except Anna. How can she enjoy a picnic while wearing a coat that is too heavy and too hot?
Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand a fiction story
Comprehension Analyze Character : Analyze characters in text
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives : Identify and use adjectives
Word Work Similes : Identify and use similes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class