Informational (nonfiction), 2,235 words, Level Z2 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1050L Multilevel Book also available in levels Y and Z1 Multilevel Book also available in levels Y and Z1
The United Nations provides students with overview of the global organization that has been serving the world since 1945. Detailed information and helpful graphics will keep students engaged as they learn more about the UN and its many roles in striving for international cooperation. This book can also be used to teach students how to summarize a text as well as identify the main idea and details to better understand information. The book and lesson are also available for levels Y and Z1.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Identify main idea and details
Comprehension Summarize to understand text
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use proper nouns that name places
Word Work Identify and use homographs correctly
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
