Pourquoi Tale (fiction), 569 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 520L
This original story is written in the pourquoi tale style. Story of the Sun is about a young boy's search for answers. He wonders where the sun comes from each morning and where it goes each night. A wise woman helps him find the answers to his questions.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Identify setting
Phonics Identify r-controlled vowel ar
Grammar and Mechanics Identify past-tense verbs
Word Work Recognize and form compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
