
This Is a Bird
Descriptive (nonfiction),
203 words,
Level G (Grade 1)
This Is a Bird describes many different types of birds. Although birds have some things in common, such as feathers and beaks, they can also be very different from one another. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast birds as well as to ask and answer questions. Detailed, supportive photographs and repetitive phrases support early readers.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
all, are, have, its, this Story Words
cardinal, chicken, Costa’s hummingbird, emperor penguin, mallard, pelican, turkey vulture, thrasher
all, are, have, its, this Story Words
cardinal, chicken, Costa’s hummingbird, emperor penguin, mallard, pelican, turkey vulture, thrasher
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness
Segment syllables
Phonics
Discriminate initial and final consonant digraph sh
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work
Recognize and use high-frequency word this
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness
Segment syllables
Phonics
Discriminate initial and final consonant digraph sh
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work
Recognize and use high-frequency word this
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








