Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 1,467 words, Level V (Grade 4), Lexile 1030L
For thousands of years, Venus has been a fascinating planet to humans. Students will love learning more about this bright spot in our sky in Venus: Beauty and Beast. This book explains all about the closest planet to Earth and includes detailed photographs, charts, and easy-to-understand text. Students will also have the opportunity to identify the author's purpose as well as to connect to prior knowledge to better understand the text.
Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Author's Purpose : identify author's purpose
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives : identify and use adjectives
Word Work Synonyms and Antonyms : Recognize and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class