Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Fairy Tale (fiction), 1,374 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 700L Multilevel Book also available in levels O and R
Hansel and Gretel is a retelling of the classic German fairy tale in which a brother and sister find themselves held captive by a deceitful and wicked old woman. Will the clever pair of siblings be able to escape before the old woman's unsavory plan can unfold? The book can be used to teach students how to make inferences and draw conclusions and to understand the use of quotations in dialogue. The book and lesson are also available for levels O and R.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Summarize to understand text
Comprehension Make inferences and draw conclusions
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use quotation marks
Word Work Identify and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
