I Count 100 Things

Factual Description (nonfiction), 65 words, Level D (Grade 1)

I Count 100 Things explores ways in which common items such as gumdrops and marshmallows can be manipulated into different objects, such as a rainbow and an igloo. Pictures and repetitive text support the early reader.

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Preteach the Vocabulary

High-Frequency Words
all, at, can, I, look, make, these, things, what

Story Words
blocks, count, gumdrops, house, igloo, marshmallow, paperclips, rainbow

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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text

Comprehension
Identify main idea and details

Phonological Awareness
Discriminate rhyming words

Phonics
Identify and write words that rhyme with make

Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize the purpose of an exclamation point for punctuation and expression

Word Work
Identify and segment compound words

Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class

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Level D Answer Sheet

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Reading A-Z Level
Ages	4 - 7
Grade	1
Fountas & Pinnell	D
Reading Recovery	5-6
DRA	6
Lexile	80-450