Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 600 words, Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 580L
Crocs and Gators teaches students about the four types of crocodilians-their physical characteristics, habitats, and eating habits. The book also discusses why some crocodilians are becoming endangered and what is being done to save them.
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For more information about Literature Circles, see resources For Teachers and For Students.
Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Distinguish fact and opinion
Phonics Identify vowel digraph ea
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use plural nouns
Word Work Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
