Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Interview (nonfiction), 1,594 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 780L
Expert skydiver Bob Gates answers questions about his experiences as a skydiver in this interesting and informative interview. Readers who are unfamiliar with the interview format will find it engaging and easy to read. Many of the photos in Skydiving are quite dramatic and are sure to pique the reader's curiosity about the sport.
Guided Reading Lesson PDF
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Identify main ideas and details
Grammar and Mechanics Connecting Words : Combine sentences using connecting words
Word Work Contractions : Identify and form contractions
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
