Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 2,223 words, Spanish Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 1060L
The world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest, has always provided a challenge for climbers. The climb to the top is dangerous, with steep cliffs, deep crevasses, limited oxygen near the top, and moving slabs of ice and snow. The book covers the history of the world's tallest mountain, from early attempts at its summit to modern climbers.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making, revising and confirming predictions to better understand text
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics Identify Prepostional Phrases : Identify prepositional phrases
Word Work Words, Prefixes, Suffixes, etc. : Identify and use suffixes -able, -ible
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
