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Informational (nonfiction), 1,873 words, Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 1050L
Early Moments in Rock Music History an informative book documenting the history of rock 'n' roll. It highlights performers such as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens. The book also focuses on the course of technological changes and their influence on the growth in popularity of rock music. It describes American society in the days of early rock 'n' roll and how economic and cultural influences helped to create rock music we know today. Photographs support the text.
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Cause and Effect : Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics Prepositions : Identify and use prepositional phrases within sentences
Word Work Synonyms and Antonyms : Recognize and use synonyms and antonyms; use a thesaurus to identify synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
