
Sherman Sure Is Shy
Fantasy (fiction),
40 words,
Level C (Grade K)
Peacocks strut about with their tail feathers fanned out. Not Sherman—he is shy. Sherman Sure Is Shy allows students to explore how characters feel. Students can analyze characters as well as ask and answer questions in this sweet story. Detailed, supportive illustrations, high-frequency words, and repetitive phrases support early-emergent readers.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
is Story Words
fancy, grand, proud, shy, sure, wonderful
is Story Words
fancy, grand, proud, shy, sure, wonderful
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze character
Phonological Awareness
Segment syllables
Phonics
Identify initial consonant Ww
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use complete sentences
Word Work
Alphabetical order
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze character
Phonological Awareness
Segment syllables
Phonics
Identify initial consonant Ww
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use complete sentences
Word Work
Alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








