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Realistic (fiction), 89 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 200L
Grandpa is snoring really loudly. In the book Stop Snoring!, students will read about the many ways two kids try to make Grandpa stop. No matter what they try, he keeps on snoring. Emergent readers are supported by high-frequency words, repetitive phrases, and detailed illustrations. Students will have the opportunity to identify characters and setting as well as connect to prior knowledge as they read this entertaining realistic-fiction story.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Identify characters and setting
Phonological Awareness Segment syllables
Phonics Identify initial consonant st-blends
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use names of people
Word Work Recognize and write high-frequency word they
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
