| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 6 - 8 |
| Grade | 1 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | J |
| Reading Recovery | 17 |
| DRA | 18 |
| Lexile | 451-500 |
Sharks
Informational (nonfiction),
303 words,
Level J (Grade 1)
Sharks describes the physical appearances, eating habits, and attack capabilities of sharks. Although sharks are thought of as killers, most really are not. Some sharks are near extinction and need protection. Book and lesson also available at Levels M and Q.
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Story Words
balance, cartilage, dinosaurs, fins, steer, surface
balance, cartilage, dinosaurs, fins, steer, surface
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness
Discriminate consonant digraph /sh/ sound
Phonics
Identify consonant sh digraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use periods
Word Work
Identify and form compound words
Ask and answer questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness
Discriminate consonant digraph /sh/ sound
Phonics
Identify consonant sh digraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use periods
Word Work
Identify and form 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
Assess the Objectives
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