Guided Reading Lesson
Preteach the Vocabulary
High-Frequency Words
these, this, we
Story Words
bitter, flavor, salty, sour, sweet, taste
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness
Segment onset and rime
Phonics
Identify short /a/
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work
Alphabetize words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
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