Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,941 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 900L Multilevel Book also available in level U Multilevel Book also available in levels U and Z Multilevel Book also available in levels U and Z Multilevel Book also available in levels U and Z
Microbes: Friend or Foe? is an informational book that gives readers a close look at microbes-including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The book provides examples of how microbes are both helpful and harmful. It explains how they are spread and how bad microbes are fought using vaccines and antibiotics. Photographs, a map, and a chart support the text. Book and lesson also available at Levels U and Z.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension Identify details to compare and contrast various microbes
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize comparative and superlative adjectives
Word Work Identify compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
