SALTA 2nd grade

2nd Grade SALTA Depth and Complexity Considerations

Unit 1 Theme: Exploration

To go further with depth and complexity, consider: Digital Text Resources: Research & Inquiry Skills

Tween Tribune Grades 1-5

Wonderopolis Grades K-12

Read Works Grades K-12

● Media Center/Library ● Reference Sources ● Personal Sources ● Parts of a Book ● Maps

The Smithsonian provides news articles for K-12 students. Lexile levels may be preventative for 2nd grade students.

Library of nonfction and literary articles,along with reading comprehension and vocabulary lessons, assessments, and teacher guidance.

With multi-disciplinary content that purposefully aligns to Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and STEM. Teachers can use the daily Wonder to jumpstart student thinking.

Junior Great Books:

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The Girl and the Chenoo (F)

● Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System (NF) ● The Disappearing Mountain (NF) ● Ant Cities (NF)

My Great Grandmother’s Gourd (F)

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