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Nature's Fury
Activity Four Ruins of buildings
Guided Reading (two weeks)

  1. From the list of historical fiction novels on the Resource Page, have students select a book based on a natural disaster.
  2. Help students to establish a schedule to complete the reading of the book.
  3. Preview the Book Guide questions.
  4. Set up a schedule for meeting with groups of students to monitor reading and discuss Book Guide questions.
  5. Additional strategies, such as story mapping, vocabulary, and literary elements may be taught in mini-lessons during the unit.

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