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Ocean Animals
Informational (nonfiction), 380 words, Level J (Grade 1)
Informational (nonfiction), 380 words, Level J (Grade 1)
Lesson Objectives
| Reading Strategy | Ask and answer questions |
| Comprehension | Main Idea and Details |
| Phonological Awareness | Initial Consonant Digraph |
| Phonics | Consonant Digraphs |
| Grammar and Mechanics | Adjectives |
| Word Work | Alphabetizing |
Book Summary
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.
About the Lesson
Targeted Reading Strategy
- Ask and answer questions
Objectives
- Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
- Identify main idea and details
- Discriminate initial consonant digraph /sh/ sound
- Identify initial consonant digraph sh
- Recognize and use adjectives
- Alphabetize words
Vocabulary
- High-frequency words: have, kinds, many, that, they
- Content words: community, endangered, escape, krill, mammals, pollution, protect, reptiles