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“The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo”
Just So Stories

Rudyard Kipling

Abstract: Why the kangaroo is very fast on land.

Source: Rudyard Kipling, Just So Stories


Lexile Level: TBD
       
Origin: British
       
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy
Reading Level: 4.5        Language: English        File Name: 1280
Sunshine State Standards:
LA.A.1.2.2: Selects from a variety of simple strategies, including the use of phonics, word structure, context clues, self-questioning, confirming simple predictions, retelling, and using visual cues, to identify words and construct meaning from various texts, illustrations, graphics, and charts.

LA.A.2.2.1: Reads text and determines the main idea or essential message, identifies relevant supporting details and facts, and arranges events in chronological order.

LA.E.1.2.3: Knows the similarities and differences among the characters, settings, and events presented in various texts.


Theme: Dealing with adversity
Reading Strategy: Writing connections (Inform, persuade, describe, explain, entertain)
 
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