Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 637 words, Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 490L
Sign Language and Hand Talk introduces readers to the ways people-and even a gorilla-communicate with their hands. Students learn about the history of sign language and about famous people who have used sign language. Photographs and illustrations support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Identify the main idea and details in text
Phonics Identify vowel digraph ay
Grammar and Mechanics Understand and use commas in a series
Word Work Identify and understand antonyms in text
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
