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A Big League for Little Players
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3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell |
O |
| Reading Recovery |
34 |
| DRA |
34 |
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A Big League for Little Players
Informational (nonfiction), 1,386 words,
Level S (Grade 3)
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Lesson Objectives |
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| Reading Strategy |
Ask and answer questions |
| Comprehension |
Main Idea and Details |
| Grammar and Mechanics |
Possessive Nouns |
| Word Work |
Compound Words |
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Book Summary |
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A Big League for Little Players is an informational book about the history of Little League Baseball. It tells about the beginnings of baseball in America and how a league of young players was formed. Also highlighted is the Little League World Series, from its roots to the 2006 champions. Photographs support the text.
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About the Lesson |
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Targeted Reading Strategy
Objectives
- Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
- Identify the main idea and supporting details
- Understand and use possessive nouns
- Recognize and form closed compound words
Vocabulary
Content words: competitors, divisions, eager, equipment, feat, goal, organized, pastime, scheduled, spectators, tournament
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