| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 6 - 7 |
| Grade | 1 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | I |
| Reading Recovery | 15-16 |
| DRA | 16 |
| Lexile | 80-450 |
Families
Informational (nonfiction),
313 words,
Level I (Grade 1)
This informational text explains how family members are related and introduces students to vocabulary for extended family members. The text, which explains that family structures vary widely, uses a family tree to help readers understand different family configurations. The author points out that, no matter what someone's family tree looks like, every family is special. Photographs and diagrams support the text.
Book Resources
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast information in nonfiction text
Phonological Awareness
Identify initial gr blend
Phonics
Understand the use of y as a vowel
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use possessive nouns
Word Work
Identify and use content vocabulary
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast information in nonfiction text
Phonological Awareness
Identify initial gr blend
Phonics
Understand the use of y as a vowel
Grammar and Mechanics
Understand and use possessive nouns
Word Work
Identify and use content vocabulary
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