Guided Reading Lesson
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
conservation, endangered, extinct, habitats, hoofed, poach, reserves, survive
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify cause-and-effect relationships in text
Phonics
Identify and fluently read words containing the r-controlled /ur/ vowel sound
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use commas after introductory words or phrases
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assessment Resources
