A New Way of Speaking
A New Way of Speaking
A New Way of Speaking
A New Way of Speaking
A New Way of Speaking
A New Way of Speaking
A New Way of Speaking
Realistic (fiction), 583 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 520L
In A New Way of Speaking, readers are introduced to a young boy named Raj who has recently moved to the United States from India. On his first day in a new school, Raj is anxious to make a good first impression. As he makes his way through the day, Raj is often confused by idioms used in the English language. With a new friend and a bit of humor, Raj soon becomes accustomed to this new way of communicating.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension
Analyze Character : Analyze character
Phonics
Consonant Digraphs : Consonant sh digraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Proper Nouns : Names of people as proper nouns
Word Work
Idioms : Idioms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assessment Resources
ELL Leveled Reader Pack for A New Way of Speaking
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Culture & Religion
Adverbs
Language Proficiency Levels
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Kindergarten
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Grades 1-2
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Grades 3-5
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Day 1
Day 2
Adverb Clauses of Time and Manner with As
