Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 1,445 words, Level P (Grade 2), Lexile 610L
Have you ever wished you could converse with an animal? Well, it seems that Hattie MacGruder has. This third grader, who has been accused of lying, is going to tell you all about what happened. She is even going to let you read her diary to make sure that you know the truth. This is a very funny book, told by Hattie herself, that children will surely enjoy reading.
Reading Strategy Retell to understand and remember informational text
Comprehension Summarize : Summarize important events in a book
Grammar and Mechanics Proper Nouns : Identify and use proper nouns
Word Work Antonyms : Identify and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
