Guided Reading Lesson
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
algae, conservation, insulation, pollution, species, streamlined, waddle
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Identify main idea and details in text
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify proper nouns and understand the rules for capitalizing proper nouns
Word Work
Determine the syllable division of words and count syllables accurately
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assessment Resources
