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Fairy Tale (fiction), 279 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 450L Multilevel Book also available in levels L and O Multilevel Book also available in levels L and O
Mateo's life is turned upside down when his mother remarries and he finds himself at the mercy of his unkind stepbrothers. At their urging, Mateo is forbidden to attend baseball tryouts when the Little League coach comes to town. With some help from his fairy godmother, however, Mateo attends tryouts and becomes the team's next star pitcher. Cinderello is a delightful retelling of the classic fairy tale Cinderella. The book can also be used to teach students how to compare and contrast and the proper use of possessive nouns. The book and lesson are also available for levels L and O.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand text
Comprehension Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness Manipulate initial sounds
Phonics Identify consonant ch digraph
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use possessive nouns
Word Work Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
