Día for María
Día para María
Día for María
Día for María
Día for María
Día for María
Día for María
Realistic (fiction), 548 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 540L
Multilevel Book also available in level P
As Día de los Muertos is approaching, María and her family prepare to celebrate loved ones who have passed away, including one very special family member. Día for María is an engaging and entertaining story that provides readers with insight into this Mexican holiday, while giving students an opportunity to analyze characters and retell to understand text. The book and lesson are also available for levels J and P.
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Retell to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze Character : Analyze character
Phonics
Consonant Digraphs : Identify consonant th digraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Quotation Marks : Recognize and use quotation marks
Word Work
Suffixes : Identify and use suffix -ed
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
