
Is That a Fish?
Informational (nonfiction),
274 words,
Level I (Grade 1)
A fish with a nose like a cow? Or one with spines like a porcupine? Students will be fascinated by the different-looking creatures that are all fish. Captioned and labeled photographs support the text and offer readers an up-close look at over 25 types of fish.
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
is, it, that, you Story Words
backbone, eel, fins, fish, gills, ray, seahorse
is, it, that, you Story Words
backbone, eel, fins, fish, gills, ray, seahorse
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify facts
Phonological Awareness
Blend and segment phonemes
Phonics
Recognize and read consonant digraphs sh and ch
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use -s and -es verb endings
Word Work
Identify common compound words
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify facts
Phonological Awareness
Blend and segment phonemes
Phonics
Recognize and read consonant digraphs sh and ch
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use -s and -es verb endings
Word Work
Identify common compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class









