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Persuasive (nonfiction), 1,149 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 1000L
More Valuable Than Gold argues that the gold gained from illegal prospecting and mining in the Amazon rainforest is not worth the deforestation, mercury contamination, and loss of biodiversity it causes. The author also discusses some reasons why people mine illegally and possible solutions. Photographs, maps, and graphs support the text.
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Reading Strategy Visualize to understand text
Comprehension Author's Purpose : Identify the author's purpose
Grammar and Mechanics Possessive Nouns : Understand and use possessive nouns
Word Work Suffixes : Identify suffixes that change the meanings of nouns
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
