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
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Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension Sequence events in text
Phonics Identify vowel digraphs ee, ea, and ie
Grammar and Mechanics Identify simple sentences
Word Work Recognize and use compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
