
Too Much Work!
Fantasy (fiction),
70 words,
Level E (Grade 1)
Tiger, the house cat, dreams of being a hunter but decides it is too much work. Too Much Work! provides an opportunity for students to visualize and distinguish between reality and fantasy. High-frequency words and repetitive phrases make this book perfect for emergent readers. Illustrations support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
get(s), he, him, makes, see Story Words
body, eyes, fluffs, ready, stripes, tiger
get(s), he, him, makes, see Story Words
body, eyes, fluffs, ready, stripes, tiger
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand and remember story events
Comprehension
Distinguish between reality and fantasy
Phonological Awareness
Segment syllables
Phonics
Identify short /a/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use verbs
Word Work
Recognize and use synonyms
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand and remember story events
Comprehension
Distinguish between reality and fantasy
Phonological Awareness
Segment syllables
Phonics
Identify short /a/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use verbs
Word Work
Recognize and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








