iOpener: Catching the Wind

Book excerpt: This 470-word book covers what wind is, how it helps things move, and when wind is too much. This title includes a glossary of terms, helpful diagrams, and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 2 Subject: Physical Science Genre: Informational Text Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Cause and Effect Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 20 Guided Reading Level: K Lexile Level: 20 DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.