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Informational (nonfiction), 1,715 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 1000L
Readers learn the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon, and a severe tropical cyclone. The book also explains how hurricanes are formed, where they come from, and where they occur most often in the world. One section focuses on predicting and preparing for hurricanes. Photographs, maps, and diagrams support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making connections to prior knowledge
Comprehension Cause and Effect : Identify cause-and-effect relationships in nonfiction text
Grammar and Mechanics Adverbs : Recognize adverbs used in text
Word Work Numbers and Abbreviations : Understand how to read numbers and abbreviations
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
