
What Pet Should You Get?
Pro/Con (nonfiction),
451 words,
Level J (Grade 1)
Almost every kid wants a pet. But how do you decide which pet is best for you? This book introduces readers to the idea of "pros" and "cons," and helps readers to look at multiple perspectives and opinions. Engaging photographs of kids and pets support the text.
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Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
are, come, for, have, here, one, some, their, they, want, what, when, which, you, your Story Words
boring, cage, con, decide, opinions, playmate, pro, research, weird
are, come, for, have, here, one, some, their, they, want, what, when, which, you, your Story Words
boring, cage, con, decide, opinions, playmate, pro, research, weird
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Understand and identify the difference between fact and opinion
Phonological Awareness
Discriminate r-controlled sound /ar/
Phonics
Identify words with r-controlled ar spelling
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use adjectives
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Understand and identify the difference between fact and opinion
Phonological Awareness
Discriminate r-controlled sound /ar/
Phonics
Identify words with r-controlled ar spelling
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use adjectives
Word Work
Identify and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








