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Children will describe how Luis Soriano created a “donkey library” to provide books to his students.
key details, vocabulary, persuasive writing
read a chart
biblioburro, rural, access, loaned, donated
RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.5 use text features; RI.2.10 read informational texts; W.2.1 write opinion pieces; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions
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Provide students with some background on lbraries.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video “Biblioburro." After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following question:
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think skill sheet. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Review vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are biblioburro, rural, access, loaned, and donated.
Assessment (15 min.)
Pass out the Reading Quiz to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Persuasive Writing (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Writing (15 min.)
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