Informational (nonfiction), 130 words, Level H (Grade 1) Multilevel Book also available in levels N and R Multilevel Book also available in levels N and R Multilevel Book also available in levels N and R
Have you ever wondered why some birds have such weird beaks? Have you wondered how they can eat or fly with such oddly shaped beaks? Weird Bird Beaks provides some insight. Book and lesson also available at Levels N and R.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension Identify details to compare and contrast beaks
Phonological Awareness Manipulate medial sounds
Phonics Read words with long /e/ digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics Identify adjectives and the nouns they describe
Word Work Recognize and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
