Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 389 words, Spanish Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 540L
Shoes Around the World is a book about the many different types of shoes found around the world, including babouches from Morocco, klompen from Holland, geta sandals from Japan, Saami reindeer boots from Lapland, cowboy boots from Australia, and sandals from Africa. Each section is dedicated to describing a different kind of shoe, listing its unique characteristics. Photographs and maps support the text.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
Comprehension Identify details to compare and contrast different types of shoes
Phonics Identify words with diphthongs
Word Work Recognize and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
