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Folktale (fiction), 864 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 550L
The Mystery Wind tells the story of a little African girl named Taba. One day, a mysterious wind comes to grant Taba a wish. Taba uses this wish to help improve the lives of the people in her village. Her unselfishness inspires the mystery wind to continue to grant her more wishes. Illustrations support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Visualize to understand text
Comprehension Problem and Solution : Analyze a problem and solution
Phonics Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraphs ee and ea
Grammar and Mechanics Quotation Marks : Understand use of quotation marks
Word Work Compound Words : Recognize and form compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
