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Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

Overview

Meet all of your favorite REACH with STEM animals here in one lesson! Hear their voices, read along, and learn to compare two texts on the same topic. Use the lesson scorecard on page 2 to track your progress with the REACH with STEM series.

This resource provides students with a variety of informational and fictional texts on the same topic which could be used to compare and contrast.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 2

ELA21.2.26
Compare and contrast important details presented by two texts on the same topic or theme.

Vocabulary

Compare
Contrast
Topic
Theme

Knowledge

Students know:

Compare means tell how things are alike or similar.
Contrast means tell how things are different.

Skills

Students are able to:

Compare and contrast important details after reading two texts that have a common theme or topic.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Texts about the same topic or theme will have similarities and differences.
Comparing and contrasting texts with the same topic or theme will improve their overall comprehension of the texts.

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/reach-with-stem-grade-2-welcome-read…

Custom License Type (URL)

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/#permitted

Accessibility

Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings

Comments or Notes

REACH is a self-paced interactive reading program to engage parents and children as at-home reading partners. Designed by classroom reading specialists and aligned with kindergarten through third-grade standards, these self-paced interactive lessons are enjoyable for all ages.

Approved Date

2022-10-18

Design by Adaptive Theme