Fiction and Nonfiction High Interest/Low Vocabulary Stories Curriculum Map

Interest Level Grade 4 to 8, Reading Level 1.2 to 2.9

Each story is preceded by a Guided Reading Lesson plan. The lessons are formatted using curriculum expectations and allow for before, during and after reading segments. Wherever possible we have included tips for incorporating assistive technology, suggestions for English Language Learners, teaching tips and ways to explore your students' multiple intelligences. Ideas for practice in the different writing styles are included too. Independent practice pages for before, during and after reading help assist you with reading assessments. 

Introduction

• At A GlanceTM 
• Teacher Language Assessment Rubric 
• Student Self-Assessment Rubric
• Written Response & Oral Response Language Checklist
• Oral Reading Checklist
• Teacher Suggestions
• Individual Response - Before, During & After  
• Comprehension Black Line Masters  
• Dolch Word Lists

Lesson Titles with Genre and the Reading Level by Grade:

Story One: Brandon’s Blog

Genre: Fiction - Recount Writing Grade Level: 1.9

Story Two: What in the World?

Genre: Fiction – Graphic Novel   Grade Level:1.2

Story Three: What We See

Genre: Fiction – Report Grade Level: 1.2 

Story Four: New Club

Genre: Fiction – Narrative & Non-Sequential Text Grade Level: 1.5

(not including poster)

Story Five: What is Odd?

Genre: Non-Fiction – Report Grade Level: 2.4

(not including “Get The Facts” & Glossary)

Story Six: Missing

Genre: Fiction – Mystery  Grade Level: 1.8

Story Seven: Get The Message

Genre: Fiction – Instant Message Style   Grade Level: 1.5

Story Eight: Gross or Cool?

Genre: Non-Fiction – Point Form     Grade Level: 2.4

Story Nine: Specks

Genre: Fiction – Mystery  Grade Level: 2.2

Story Ten: No Way!

Genre: Non-Fiction – Report Grade Level: 2.4

Story Eleven: A Family Drum

Genre: Fiction – Narrative  Grade Level:  2.9

Story Twelve: Dirt Cups

Genre: Fiction – Narrative & Procedural   Grade Level: 1.6

(not including recipe)

Story 13: Lions Leap to Victory

Genre: Fiction – Newspaper Report   Grade Level: 2.7

Story 14: Hockey Pains

Genre: Fiction – Narrative  Grade Level: 1.5

Story 15: Music Is Life

Genre: Non-Fiction – Report  Grade Level: 2.3

Story 16: Brandon’s Blog II

Genre: Fiction – Recount    Grade Level: 1.7

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