Informational (nonfiction), 547 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 650L
In Asthma, readers learn about a disease that affects millions of people around the world. The book discusses the different causes of attacks, how asthma affects the lungs, and how people keep asthma under control. The book also gives examples of successful people who have asthma. Photographs, diagrams, and graphs support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Understand and identify main idea and details
Phonics Identify silent letters
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use verbs
Word Work Understand the purpose of boldface print in text
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
