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Realistic (fiction), 398 words, Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 500L
Changes is the story of a young girl's struggle to accept change. She starts at a new school, her best friend moves away, and she loses a beloved pet. Through these experiences she learns that change is part of life. Luckily, feelings can change, too.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to make meaning from text
Comprehension Make inferences
Phonological Awareness Segment syllables
Phonics Identify vowel digraph ay
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use pronouns
Word Work Identify and read compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
