Informational (nonfiction), 2,002 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 840L
What do you and a bodybuilder have in common? Over 600 muscles! Yours may not be as big or as strong, but they're there. This nonfiction book explains the three types of muscles and the functions of each including the cardiac muscle. A detailed illustration explains how an electric charge causes the heart to contract. Photographs enhance the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand and remember informational text
Comprehension Identify main ideas and details
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize adverbs and the verbs they describe
Word Work Understand and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
