Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 620 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 610L Multilevel Book also available in level K Multilevel Book also available in level K Multilevel Book also available in level K Multilevel Book also available in level K Multilevel Book also available in level K Multilevel Book also available in levels K and Q
Do you know that some plants eat meat? Some even steal food from other plants. Strange Plants is an informative look at unusual plants that exist in the world. Detailed photographs accompany an engaging text about extraordinarily strange plants. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify main ideas and details and the proper use of adjectives. The book and lesson are also available for levels K and Q.
Use of Kurzweil 3000® formatted books requires the purchase of Kurzweil 3000 software at www.kurzweiledu.com.
For more information about Literature Circles, see resources For Teachers and For Students.
Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Identify main ideas and details in a text
Phonics Identify consonant str-blend
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work Identify compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
