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Personal Narrative (nonfiction), 314 words, Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 560L Multilevel Book also available in levels M and P
Tillie is so excited to visit her uncle at work-he is a firefighter, and she gets to visit him at the fire station! Come along with Tillie as her Uncle Jason shows her around the fire station, and Tillie tries on his gear, learns about his equipment, and even sees what happens when an emergency call comes in. Students will enjoy the close-up view of how a firefighter works and lives. The book and lesson are also available at Levels M and P.
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Sequence Events : Sequence events
Phonological Awareness Long Vowel Sounds : Discriminate medial long vowel /e/ sound
Phonics VCe Pattern : Identify VCe pattern
Grammar and Mechanics Contractions : Recognize and use contractions
Word Work Suffixes : Identify and understand the use of suffix -ing
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
