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Realistic (fiction), 170 words, Level G (Grade 1), Lexile 400L
Going to the dentist can bring up all sorts of feelings for children. In this book, children will relate to the character's fear about her very first dentist appointment. As she proceeds, step-by-step, through the appointment, her fears dissipate, and her readers can also experience new confidence. Photographs support the text. Simple sentences and a topic near a child's heart will make this book a success in the classroom.
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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 Analyze character
Phonological Awareness Manipulate medial vowel sounds
Phonics Associate the letters ea and ee with the long /e/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use conjunctions
Word Work Recognize and choose appropriate antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
