Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 274 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 500L
A fish with a nose like a cow? Or one with spines like a porcupine? Students will be fascinated by the different-looking creatures that are all fish. Captioned and labeled photographs support the text and offer readers an up-close look at over 25 types of fish.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Identify Facts : Identify facts
Phonological Awareness Segment and Blend Phonemes : Blend and segment phonemes
Phonics Consonant Digraphs : Recognize and read consonant digraphs sh and ch
Grammar and Mechanics Verb Endings : Recognize and use -s and -es verb endings
Word Work Compound Words : Identify common compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
