Swamps
Swamps
Swamps
Swamps
Swamps
Swamps
Swamps
Informational (nonfiction), 57 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 130L
Swamps are a varied and diverse part of the global landscape. Swamps provides students with an introduction to the many ways this unique habitat supports the health of our planet. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine the main idea and supporting details and to effectively ask and answer questions.
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Kurzweil 3000 Format
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Lesson Resources
High-Frequency Words
can, help, many
Story Words
clean, fresh water, healthy, salt water, soil, swamp
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Determine main idea and supporting details
Phonological Awareness
Initial Consonants : Discriminate initial consonant /h/ sound
Phonics
Consonants : Identify initial consonant Hh
Grammar and Mechanics
Simple Subject : Recognize and use simple subjects
Word Work
Antonyms : Identify and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
