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Too Much Work!
Too Much Work!
Too Much Work!
Too Much Work!
Too Much Work!
Too Much Work!
Fantasy (fiction), 70 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 180L
Tiger, the house cat, dreams of being a hunter but decides it is too much work. Too Much Work! provides an opportunity for students to visualize and distinguish between reality and fantasy. High-frequency words and repetitive phrases make this book perfect for emergent readers. Illustrations support the text.
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High-Frequency Words
he, his, makes
Story Words
body, eyes, fluffs, ready, stripes, tiger
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand and remember story events
Comprehension
Reality and Fantasy : Distinguish between reality and fantasy
Phonological Awareness
Segment Syllables : Segment syllables
Phonics
Short Vowels : Identify short /a/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics
Verbs : Recognize and use verbs
Word Work
Synonyms : Recognize and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class