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Informational (nonfiction), 201 words, Level H (Grade 1), Nonfiction Series, Lexile 550L
As the United States' first national park, Yellowstone paved the way for the protection of beautiful land throughout the country. Yellowstone: A Place of Wild Wonders provides students with an introduction to this magnificent area and all of its natural wonders. Detailed photographs support the text. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing and the proper use of conjunctions. The book and lesson are also available for levels K and N.
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See the National Parks page for additional instructional resources.
Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Visualize to understand text
Comprehension Author's Purpose : Determine author’s purpose
Phonological Awareness Initial and Final Blends : Discriminate initial consonant st-blends
Phonics Consonant Blends : Identify initial and final consonant st-blends
Grammar and Mechanics Conjunctions : Recognize and use conjunctions
Word Work Synonyms : Identify and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
