| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 6 - 8 |
| Grade | 1 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | J |
| Reading Recovery | 17 |
| DRA | 18 |
Ocean Animals
Informational (nonfiction),
380 words,
Level J (Grade 1)
In this informative book, students learn about many kinds of animals that live in the ocean. Students will be fascinated to learn what these animals look like, what they like to eat, and other interesting facts.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
have, live, many, they Story Words
community, endangered, escape, krill, mammals, pollution, protect, reptiles
have, live, many, they Story Words
community, endangered, escape, krill, mammals, pollution, protect, reptiles
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness
Discriminate consonant digraph /sh/ sound
Phonics
Identify consonant sh digraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work
Place words in alphabetical order
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness
Discriminate consonant digraph /sh/ sound
Phonics
Identify consonant sh digraph
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use adjectives
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
