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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.
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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 Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Segment syllables
Phonics Identify initial consonant Kk
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use question marks
Word Work Recognize and use position words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
