Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Folktale (fiction), 2,684 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 990L Multilevel Book also available in levels Y and Z2 Multilevel Book also available in level Z2
Ali Baba's quaint life as a woodcutter will never be the same after he discovers a secret stash of treasure hidden away by a band of robbers. Although he and his wife attempt to keep the treasure a secret, Ali's brother learns of the riches, and soon great troubles unfold. Ali Baba is an Arabian folktale that provides students with opportunities to analyze characters' choices and actions and their inevitable consequences. The book can also be used to teach students how to summarize and use adverbs. The book and lesson are also available for levels Y and Z2.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Analyze characters
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use adverbs
Word Work Identify and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
