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Realistic (fiction), 225 words, Level H (Grade 1), Lexile 490L Multilevel Book also available in levels K and N
The Miller family gets a big surprise when they go outside to set up a yard sale and find a bear in a tree. How will they get it down? Brainstorm Bear is an entertaining and humorous story about the many ideas the family comes up with for how to move the bear. The book can also be used to teach students how to retell and identify problems and solutions. The book and lesson are also available for levels K and N.
Leveled Book Lesson PDF
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand text
Comprehension Problem and Solution : Determine problem and solution
Phonological Awareness Initial Blends : Discriminate initial consonant br-blend
Phonics Consonant Blends : Identify initial consonant br-blend
Grammar and Mechanics Quotation Marks : Recognize and use quotation marks
Word Work Suffixes : Identify and use suffix -ing
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
