Informational (nonfiction), 497 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 800L
Bicycles are popular all around the world, but did you know the bicycle has been around for almost two hundred years? History of the Bicycle discusses how this machine has changed over time. Students will also learn how the technology is continuously improving and get a glimpse into what the future may hold for this popular form of transportation, leisure, and sport.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Compare and contrast information
Phonics Identify vowel pattern VCe
Grammar and Mechanics Understand the use of prepositions
Word Work Understand homophones then and than
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
