Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 368 words, Spanish Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 530L, Fiction Series
Carlos has moved from Monterrey, Mexico, to the United States. He makes a poster to introduce himself to his new classmates. He also makes a new friend in his apartment building. Students have the opportunity to retell the story and sequence events. Readers will enjoy this story about making new friends in a new country.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand text
Comprehension Sequence Events : Sequence events
Phonics Short Vowels : Identify short /a/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics Contractions : Recognize and use contractions
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
