Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Humorous (fiction), 2,517 words, Spanish Level Y (Grade 5), Lexile 790L
Miltie Math-head: Football Hero? is a humorous story about a boy who is extremely good at math, but not so successful as a football player. He is small, and the other kids make fun of his attempts to fit in with the team. But once he realizes that football is all about math (angles, arcs, and distance), Miltie masterminds a few impressive plays that lead his team to a championship victory. Illustrations support the text.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions to understand text
Comprehension Identify author's purpose
Grammar and Mechanics Identify colons and semicolons used in text
Word Work Identify time and order words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
