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Legend (fiction), 257 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 430L Multilevel Book also available in levels K and Q Multilevel Book also available in levels K and Q
In this Native American legend, Glooskap, finds that a giant named Winter has caused the cold weather that has gripped the land. Glooskap finds a woman named Summer who can defeat the giant and bring warmth to the land.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Visualize to understand the story and remember information
Comprehension Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonological Awareness Manipulate medial sounds
Phonics Identify vowel digraph ow
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and create past-tense verbs
Word Work Identify and create compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
