Descriptive (nonfiction), 927 words, Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 600L
Imagine standing outside in the hot Arizona sun and then suddenly descending into a deep, dark hole in the ground. This is what a tour of the Queen Mine is like. Readers will take a "tour" of the historic mine and learn interesting facts about copper and how it is removed from the earth.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension Sequence story events
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and create proper nouns
Word Work Recognize and understand the use of multiple-meaning words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
