Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 352 words, Spanish Level H (Grade 1), Lexile 500L
Life at the Pond is a look at the many different plants and animals that live in and around a pond. It gives an overview of this specialized ecosystem and focuses on how insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals move, eat, raise their young, and build homes. Children will enjoy learning about this small world where so many things are happening. Photos support the text.
Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to make sense of text
Comprehension Identify main idea and details
Phonics Identify initial consonant ch-blends
Word Work Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
