Product Description
Support your second-grade students in close reading discussions of nonfiction and fiction texts with practice that supports Common Core methodology. Each unit contains two related reading selections that reflect second-grade science and social studies topics and are focused around a Big Question. For example, Does a magnet stick to all shiny things. Big Question connects "What Will a Magnet Attract" a nonfiction article and "Magnificent Magnets" a fictional story.
Features- Reading Paired Text
- Learn and apply academic vocabulary in context
- Participate in oral close reading discussions
- Answer comprehension questions
- Write to a prompt with the help of a graphic organizer
- Plus, the suggested learning path is easy to scaffold!
Resource Includes:- Eight robust units that include a unit assessment with discussion of the topic, texts, and Big Question, as well as a writing prompt
- Downloadable home school connection activities and projects that extend learning at home
- Common Core correlations for every unit for easy reference
Specifications- Size: Grade 2
- Weight: 2 lbs