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Realistic (fiction), 851 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 970L
In the book The Hunting Trip José goes on his first hunting trip with his father. While waiting for his quarry, José gets a lesson in patience and wisdom. He also learns about the special relationship his father sees between animals and hunters. This book is full of rich, descriptive language and can be used to teach students how to analyze characters and to make, revise, and confirm predictions.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension Analyze characters in a story
Grammar and Mechanics Identify past-tense verbs
Word Work Identify and create synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
