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A Visit to the Zoo
Narrative (nonfiction), 328 words, Level I (Grade 1)
Narrative (nonfiction), 328 words, Level I (Grade 1)
Lesson Objectives
| Reading Strategy | Connect to prior knowledge |
| Comprehension | Sequence Events |
| Phonological Awareness | Initial Consonants |
| Phonics | Vowel Digraphs |
| Grammar and Mechanics | Quotation Marks |
| Word Work | Content Vocabulary |
Book Summary
Come along with Danni and Fran as they go on A Visit to the Zoo. Going to the zoo isn't what it used to be. There are many innovative things to see and do at the zoo. There is even a school at this zoo! Can you guess which animals each girl chooses as her favorite? Read the book and find out.
About the Lesson
Targeted Reading Strategy
- Connect to prior knowledge
Objectives
- Make connections using prior knowledge
- Sequence events from story
- Identify and manipulate initial consonants
- Sort words with the vowel digraph ea
- Use quotation marks correctly to indicate dialogue
- Identify and make sense of difficult words in text
Vocabulary
- High-frequency words: the, their, they, this, with
- Content words: African, ferrets, flamingo, Indian, lioness, mandrill baboon, volunteers