Realistic (fiction), 86 words, Level D (Grade 1)
Little Loon goes swimming with Mama and Papa. What happens when he gets cold? What happens when he gets sleepy? Students will have the opportunity to identify the problem and solution in this simple story. Detailed illustrations, high-frequency words, and repetitive text 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 Problem and solution
Phonological Awareness Segment onset and rime
Phonics Identify short /i/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work Recognize and use question words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
