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Histoires de r�ussite

Biography (nonfiction), 3,033 words, Level Z (Grade 5)

Success Stories is a collection of biographies of three famous people who immigrated to the United States: Albert Einstein, Gloria Estefan, and Dikembe Mutombo. The book explores the reasons they relocated and the contributions they have made in the areas of science, music, and sports.

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Reading Strategy

Connect to prior knowledge to understand and remember information in text

Comprehension

Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast biographical texts

Grammar and Mechanics

Adverbs : Understand and identify adverbs

Word Work

Multiple Meaning Words : Recognize multiple meaning words

Think, Collaborate, Discuss

Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class

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