Description It was the dark of early morning… Lynne was in 55-degree water as smooth as black ice, two hundred yards offshore, outside the wave break. She was swimming her last half-mile back to the pier before heading home for breakfast when she became aware that something was swimming with her. The ocean was charged with energy as if a squall was moving in; thousands of baby anchovy darted through the water like lit sparklers, trying to evade something larger. Whatever it was, it felt large enough to be a white shark coursing beneath her body. Need help choosing titles? Our pre-selected year-packs make it easy! Take me there » Integrated Literature & Writing Discovery Guides Level 2 Literature and Writing Discovery Guides are recommended for elementary (grades 3-5) students who are in the process of acquiring the proficiency necessary to confidently read and to respond to a complex piece of literature. Each guide is designed to be completed in five weeks, which allows students to comfortably work through six units in a typical school year. Not sure what level to choose? View our placement guidelines here. Each week for four weeks, students will: Learn to take notes on characters, settings, and plot Study vocabulary Answer comprehension questions Write a short personal response Have opportunity to discuss topics related to the story On the fifth week students are given a selection of hands-on projects to complete. Take a look at our student project gallery for inspiration! Take me there » Click here for sample guide pages.
