The Black Stones
Las piedras negras
The Black Stones
The Black Stones
The Black Stones
The Black Stones
The Black Stones
Realistic (fiction), 2,038 words, Level T (Grade 3), Lexile 730L
Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z
The Black Stones tells the story of twins who learn to put aside their differences and get along with each other. Tala finds two obsidian stones and wants to learn more about how they were formed from a scientific viewpoint. Her brother, Paco, isn't interested in science and wants to find out if the stones are lucky charms or have magical properties. Their mother forces them to work together to find the answers. The twins discover that they actually enjoy working together.
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Story Words
Apache, furious, legend, obsidian, research, search engine, twins, volcanic, website
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast characters
Grammar and Mechanics
Adverbs : Identify and understand the use of adverbs
Word Work
Alphabetizing : Arrange words in alphabetical order to the third letter
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
