Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 204 words, Spanish Level G (Grade 1), Fiction Series, Lexile 450L
Carlos is asked to join the baseball team. He is excited to make new friends because he is new at school. Becky invites Carlos to her birthday party; however, he has an important baseball game that day. Carlos has a decision to make. Where will he go? Students have the opportunity to visualize and to identify the problem and solution. Detailed, supportive illustrations support readers.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension Identify problem and solution
Phonics Identify diphthong ue
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use verbs
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
