My Uncle Is a Firefighter
My Uncle Is a Firefighter
My Uncle Is a Firefighter
My Uncle Is a Firefighter
My Uncle Is a Firefighter
My Uncle Is a Firefighter
My Uncle Is a Firefighter
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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Lesson Resources
Story Words
firefighter, garage, gear, hydrant, shifts, tour
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Teach the Objectives
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
