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Realistic (fiction), 133 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 350L
In Following the Map, Mom gives Kelly a map and a compass to use to locate her birthday surprise. High-frequency words, repetitive phrases, and detailed illustrations support readers, and they will have the opportunity to sequence events as well as to ask and answer questions as they read this fun-filled story about following a map.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Sequence events
Phonological Awareness Discriminate final consonant st-blends
Phonics Identify final consonant st-blends
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use past-tense verbs
Word Work Identify and use number words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
