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Realistic (fiction), 779 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 520L Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T Multilevel Book also available in levels Q and T
Horseshoes Aren't Just for Good Luck is a realistic fictional book written in the first person. A child is visiting Gram (Great-grandmother) at the seashore over summer vacation. Living in a Victorian beach town is quite a contrast to the child's usual life in the busy city. The child learns about life at the beach and becomes especially interested in horseshoe crabs. Illustrations support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension Correctly distinguish fact and opinion
Phonics Recognize and read consonant digraphs sh and ch
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and understand irregular past-tense verbs
Word Work Identify and understand homographs
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
