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Reading A-Z Level Level E Books
Grade 1
Fountas & Pinnell E
Reading Recovery 7-8
DRA 8
I'd Like To Be
Poetry (fiction), 127 words, Level E (Grade 1)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy Visualize
Comprehension Reality and Fantasy
Phonological Awareness Segment Syllables
Phonics Short Vowels
Grammar and Mechanics Proper Nouns
Word Work Compound Words

Book Summary

This story explores some of the wonderful possibilities children have before them when thinking about growing up. Written in poetry form, various occupations, both real and fantasy, are described in clear language and depicted through amusing photos.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy
  • Visualize

Objectives

  • Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
  • Distinguish between reality and fantasy
  • Segment syllables
  • Identify short /a/ vowel
  • Recognize and use proper nouns
  • Recognize and understand compound words

Vocabulary

  • High-frequency words: a, and, be, I'd, like, to, with
  • Content words: ballerina, cowboy, gardener, lasso, mermaid, pirate, tutu, zookeeper
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