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Informational (nonfiction), 32 words, Level B (Grade K), Lexile BR90L
Boats help transport many things throughout the world, including people, planes, food, and other boats. Boats introduces students to the many uses of these vessels through simple and repetitive text. Detailed photographs and the use of high-frequency words support emergent readers. This book can also be used to teach students how to compare and contrast as well as to ask and answer questions to better understand the text.
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast ideas in a text
Phonological Awareness Initial Sound : Discriminate initial consonant /b/ sound
Phonics Consonants : Identify initial consonant Bb
Grammar and Mechanics Plural Nouns : Recognize and use plural nouns
Word Work High-Frequency Words : Identify and use the high-frequency word this
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
