Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 2,038 words, Level T (Grade 3), Lexile 730L Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z 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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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension Compare and contrast characters
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and understand the use of adverbs
Word Work Arrange words in alphabetical order to the third letter
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
