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Fantasy (fiction), 224 words, Level F (Grade 1), Fiction Series, Lexile 280L
This is the third book in the Monsters series. Jupe wants a pet and finally gets one for her birthday. The text sets up a nice prediction sequence where the reader can guess what the pet will be: a kitten.
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Sequence Events : Sequence events
Phonological Awareness Blend Onset and Rime : Blend onset and rime
Phonics Rhyme : Produce rhyme
Grammar and Mechanics Proper Nouns : Recognize proper nouns
Word Work Alphabetizing : Place selected vocabulary in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
