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Informational (nonfiction), 401 words, Level K (Grade 2), Lexile 560L
Get ready for some big, hairy spider action. Tarantula! explains many interesting facts about these misunderstood animals. Captions, boldface print, and detailed photos make this a great book to discuss nonfiction features of text with students. Students also have the opportunity to ask and answer questions as well as determine the author's purpose.
Guided Reading Lesson PDF
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Author's Purpose : Identify author's purpose
Phonics Consonant Blends : Identify initial consonant sp-blend
Grammar and Mechanics Commas : Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work Boldface Words : Understand the purpose of boldface words in text
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
