A Look at Fossils
A Look at Fossils
A Look at Fossils
A Look at Fossils
A Look at Fossils
A Look at Fossils
A Look at Fossils
Informational (nonfiction), 120 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 430L
In A Look at Fossils, students will learn what fossils are and how they are formed. They will also have the opportunity to examine different fossils and learn to make inferences and draw conclusions based on what they observe. The detailed photographs and the use of high-frequency words support emergent readers. In this lesson, students will practice asking and answering questions as well as recognizing and using question marks.
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Lesson Resources
High-Frequency Words
about, does, this
Story Words
clues, form, fossils, living, past, stony
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions : Make inferences and draw conclusions
Phonological Awareness
Initial Blends : Discriminate initial consonant sh-blend
Phonics
Consonant Blends : Identify initial consonant sh-blend
Grammar and Mechanics
Question Marks : Recognize and use question marks
Word Work
Concept Words : Recognize and use question words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
