Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,979 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 930L Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis teaches readers about some of the most intense and unpredictable forces of nature. It describes the causes of each one and explains the ways in which these three furious forces are connected. Diagrams, photographs, and a map support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels Q and T.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand the text
Comprehension Identify fact or opinion
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work Identify compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
