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Informational (nonfiction), 495 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 920L
Horses are familiar animals, fewer people are familiar with the herds of wild horses that roam across the United States today. Wild Horses recounts the introduction of horses into the United States, describes life in a herd, and explains how the law has helped protect wild horses so they can continue to run free. Photographs, illustrations, and maps support the information in the book.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Discriminate details as fact or opinion
Phonics Identify vowel digraph ai
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use past-tense verbs
Word Work Recognize and define homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
