Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 101 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 200L
In What's in That Pouch?, students learn about some animals that carry their babies in a pouch. Students will find out where these animals live and what they eat. Students can identify the main idea and supporting details, and connect to prior knowledge. Detailed illustrations, high-frequency words, and repetition support readers.
Use of Kurzweil 3000® formatted books requires the purchase of Kurzweil 3000 software at www.kurzweiledu.com.
Guided Reading Lesson
Use of vocabulary lessons requires a subscription to VocabularyA-Z.com.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Segment Syllables : Segment syllables
Phonics Consonants : Identify initial consonant Kk
Grammar and Mechanics Question Marks : Identify and use question marks
Word Work Concept Words : Recognize and use position words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
