Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Concept (nonfiction), 128 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 260L
In I Like My Hair, students will read about many different ways people wear their hair. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast as well as to use the information they already know about hair. Detailed, supportive photographs, repetitive sentence patterns, and high-frequency words support early 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 Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness Segment syllables
Phonics Identify short /a/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work Recognize and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
