| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 6 - 8 |
| Grade | 1 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | J |
| Reading Recovery | 17 |
| DRA | 18 |
| Lexile | 451-500 |
Wonders of Nature
Informational (nonfiction),
238 words,
Level J (Grade 1)
Our planet has many unique and fascinating animals, and Wonders of Nature introduces the reader to some of the most interesting among them. Amazing photos support the facts that readers will learn about these creatures. Book and lesson also available at levels O and R.
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Wonders of Nature (Level O)
- Wonders of Nature (Level R)
Writing Resources
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Literature Circle Resources
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
from, help, make, these, where Story Words
archerfish, beaver, chameleon, dams, flying dragon, glide, leaf insect, leaf-rolling weevil, mole, nature, praying mantis, sea dragon, silk, wonders
from, help, make, these, where Story Words
archerfish, beaver, chameleon, dams, flying dragon, glide, leaf insect, leaf-rolling weevil, mole, nature, praying mantis, sea dragon, silk, wonders
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness
Manipulate medial sounds
Phonics
Identify vowel digraphs ee and ea
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize simple subjects in sentences
Word Work
Place words in alphabetical order
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness
Manipulate medial sounds
Phonics
Identify vowel digraphs ee and ea
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize simple subjects in sentences
Word Work
Place words in 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
Assess the Objectives
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