Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Pourquoi Tale (fiction), 432 words, Level K (Grade 2), Lexile 520L
How Zebras Got Their Stripes is a Ugandan pourquoi tale about two donkeys that are tired of working and want an easier life. They meet a wise man who turns the donkeys into zebras by painting them. The idea catches on, but some of the donkeys run out of patience and pay the price.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions while reading to understand text
Comprehension Identify characters, setting, and plot
Phonics Identify consonant th digraph
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize past-tense verbs
Word Work Identify syllable patterns
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
