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Mini Read,

Could This Dragon Save Your Life?

Students learn “deadly” words as they read a short article about the bacteria-fighting powers of Komodo dragons.

From the September 2017 Issue

Learning Objective: Students will learn themed vocabulary as they read a short text.

Featured Skill: Vocabulary and Grammar,
Topics: Animals, Science,
Common Core Standards
  • Anchor Standards
    L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6
  • Grade 4
    L.4.3, L.4.4, L.4.5, L.4.6
  • Grade 5
    L.5.3, L.5.4, L.5.5, L.5.6
  • Grade 6
    L.6.3, L.6.4, L.6.5, L.6.6
TEKS Standards
  • 4.2a, b, d, e; 5.2a, b, d, e; 6.2a, b, e

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