Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Adventure (fiction), 1,100 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 580L
Troika: Canine Superhero recounts the adventures of a boy and his dog. Troika got his name after saving his master's life on three separate occasions. Despite losing a leg protecting his master from a grizzly bear, Troika becomes the lead dog in their dogsled team. He saves his owner repeatedly during dangerous Arctic adventures. Because of Troika's bravery, his master calls him a superhero.
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Guided Reading Lesson PDF
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Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension Sequence Events : Sequence events in text
Phonics Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraphs ee, ea, and ie
Grammar and Mechanics Simple Sentences : Identify simple sentences
Word Work Compound Words : Recognize and use compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
