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Informational (nonfiction), 60 words, Level C (Grade K), Lexile 140L
Earthworms come in many sizes and colors. In All About Earthworms, students will learn about these useful creatures. Detailed, supportive photographs; high-frequency words; and repetitive phrases support readers. Students will have the opportunity to identify the main idea and supporting details and to connect to prior knowledge.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Initial Consonants : Discriminate initial consonant /b/ sound
Phonics Consonants : Identify initial consonant Bb
Grammar and Mechanics Complete Sentences : Identify complete sentences
Word Work Compound Words : Define and use compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
