Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Pourquoi Tale (fiction), 415 words, Spanish Level I (Grade 2), Lexile 520L
How Zebras Got Their Stripes is a Ugandan pourquoi tale about two donkeys that are tired of working and want an easier life. They meet a wise man who turns the donkeys into zebras by painting them. The idea catches on, but some of the donkeys run out of patience and pay the price.
Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions while reading to understand text
Comprehension Identify the elements of plot
Phonics Recognize and use accents
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize past-tense verbs
Word Work Identify syllables in a word
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
