Relatively Challenging (or 2-dots) Leveled Readers (LRs) are books written for intermediate to advance beginning readers. They are used to help build vocabulary, develop decoding strategies and word recognition skills, learn the structure of narrative or expository texts, develop fluency, and foster love of reading. 2 Dots LRs have higher word count, more low frequency words, long and more complex sentence, and more sophisticated language (i.e. use of figures of speech). Below is the synopsis of texts/stories in this Leveled Reader. The Biggest Storm: The Biggest Storm is an expositiory/informational text about typhoon Yolanda. It also contains information on what to do before, during, and after a typhoon.
Objective
Build vocabulary, develop decoding strategies and word recognition skills, learn the structure of narrative or expository texts, develop fluency, and foster love of reading.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 3
Learning Area
English
Content/Topic
Vocabulary Development
Writing and Composition
Study Strategies
Fluency
Phonics and Word Recognition
