Folktale (fiction), 926 words, Spanish Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 570L
In Raven and the Flood, a great storm covers the world in water. A wise sea captain builds a very large boat and gathers one male and one female of each animal. He loads the animals and his family onto the boat and sets sail. After the rains stop, he sends Raven and Dove to find land; each returns with proof of land and life beyond the boat.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing
Comprehension Analyze the setting of the story
Phonics Identify consonant blends pl, bl, cl
Grammar and Mechanics Identify simple and compound subjects
Word Work Recognize and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
