Realistic (fiction), 30 words, Level B (Grade K)
Gracie is a curious dog, and she uses her nose to explore the world. Come with her as she sniffs a variety of objects on a sunny day. The adorable story line, along with a repetitive sentence structure and attractive pictures, makes this a great choice for early emergent readers.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Classify information
Phonological Awareness Demonstrate word awareness
Phonics Associate the letter Bb with the /b/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and construct simple sentences
Word Work Alphabetize words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
