Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 755 words, Spanish Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 640L
What's Thanksgiving without turkey? Spare the Turkey is a realistic fiction book in which Darryl and his mother join friends for a Thanksgiving meal. He is very skeptical because the family is vegetarian and will not be serving turkey. Upset, he assumes he and his mother will leave hungry and have to go out to eat after dinner. Find out what happens when Darryl sits down to a table filled with vegetarian dishes. Illustrations support the text.
Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension Analyze characters in the text
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and understand the use of quotation and punctuation marks in dialogue
Word Work Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
