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Tall Tale (fiction), 837 words, Level O (Grade 2), Lexile 690L
Meet a real American hero--Johnny Appleseed! This is the (tall) tale of Johnny growing up during the time of the American Revolution. Johnny wanted to plant apple trees for the pioneers moving westward so they would have apples to eat. Come along on Johnny's adventures as he heads west!
Guided Reading Lesson PDF
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to better understand text
Comprehension Reality and Fantasy : Distinguish between reality and fantasy
Phonics R-Controlled Vowels : Identify r-controlled /o/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics Comparative and Superlative Adjectives : Identify and use comparative and superlative adjectives
Word Work Similes : Recognize and understand the use of similes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
