| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 6 - 7 |
| Grade | 1 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | I |
| Reading Recovery | 15-16 |
| DRA | 16 |
Discovering Dinosaurs
Informational (nonfiction),
264 words,
Level I (Grade 1)
People often ask, “How do we know dinosaurs lived on Earth?” This informational book answers this question. Students learn that scientists have found the fossilized remains of dinosaur bones, footprints, teeth, nests, and eggs. They also learn how scientists dig up, wrap, transport, and study dinosaur remains. The text is supported by fascinating photos and illustrations.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
about, are, have, know, of, other, some, will Story Words
animals, bones, dinosaurs, Earth, eggs, footprints, fossil, humans, museum, nests, scientists, skeleton, teeth, world
about, are, have, know, of, other, some, will Story Words
animals, bones, dinosaurs, Earth, eggs, footprints, fossil, humans, museum, nests, scientists, skeleton, teeth, world
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details in informational text
Phonological Awareness
Segment phonemes and identify individual sounds
Phonics
Identify and read words with ou and ow diphthongs
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and read the plural form of words
Word Work
Categorize content vocabulary
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and supporting details in informational text
Phonological Awareness
Segment phonemes and identify individual sounds
Phonics
Identify and read words with ou and ow diphthongs
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and read the plural form of words
Word Work
Categorize content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
