Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 539 words, Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 600L
What's in a name? A boy named Frank-whose real name is Francis-finds out for himself. When another boy at school makes fun of Frank by saying that Francis is a girl's name, the teacher has her students present oral reports about their first names. Frank learns about the famous men who share his name, as well as the heroic relative he is named after.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand and remember story events
Comprehension Problem and Solution : Identify and evaluate problems and solutions in the text
Phonics Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraph ea
Grammar and Mechanics Proper Nouns : Recognize nicknames of people as proper nouns
Word Work Compound Words : Identify and create compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
