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Informational (nonfiction), 566 words, Level N (Grade 2), Lexile 840L
Mount Rushmore teaches readers about the making of a memorial to honor four of America's most popular presidents. The faces of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt were carved into a mountain of granite over the course of twelve years. Completed in 1941, the memorial receives 2.5 million visitors each year and is preserved yearly. Photos, captions, a map, and a time line support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions
Comprehension Identify main ideas and details in text
Grammar and Mechanics Understand paragraph formation
Word Work Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
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