| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | O |
| Reading Recovery | 34 |
| DRA | 34 |
| Lexile | 691-770 |
Penguins
Informational (nonfiction),
1,466 words,
Level S (Grade 3)
Often thought of as comical, penguins are actually very intelligent and fascinating animals. This book provides a great deal of interesting information about the types of penguins, their breeding and feeding habits, and the biggest threat to their existence. Incredible photographs support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
algae, conservation, insulation, pollution, species, streamlined, waddle
algae, conservation, insulation, pollution, species, streamlined, waddle
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify proper nouns and understand the rules for capitalizing proper nouns
Word Work
Determine the syllable division of words and count syllables accurately
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify proper nouns and understand the rules for capitalizing proper nouns
Word Work
Determine the syllable division of words and count syllables accurately
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assess the Objectives
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