Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,501 words, Level R (Grade 3), Lexile 790L
Inventions is an informative book about many different inventions. It explains why people invent, as well as how inventions pave the way for other inventions. Some of the inventions highlighted in the book include the wheel, the engine, the lightbulb, and computers. Photographs, illustrations, and timelines support the text.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Cause and Effect : Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives : Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work Synonyms : Recognize and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
