Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 438 words, Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 570L Multilevel Book also available in levels M and P
Have you ever experienced a tornado? What would you do if you were in a tornado? Tornadoes provides students a comprehensive look at this amazing force. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine cause-and-effect relationships and the inflectional ending -ing. The book and lesson are also available for levels M and P.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Determine cause-and-effect relationships
Phonological Awareness Discriminate initial consonant th-blend
Phonics Identify initial consonant th-blend
Grammar and Mechanics Identify Inflectional ending -ing
Word Work Identify and use prepositions
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
