Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 2,069 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 910L
In Mapping the Woods: Maps and Cartography, readers are introduced to a variety of maps including physical, political, and data maps. Samples of each type of map, as well as explanations about scale, keys, landmarks, and symbols, are provided.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and supporting details
Grammar and Mechanics Commas : Identify commas in a series
Word Work Content Vocabulary : Recognize and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
