All About Orcas
All About Orcas
All About Orcas
All About Orcas
All About Orcas
All About Orcas
All About Orcas
Informational (nonfiction), 84 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 150L
Known as the "wolves of the sea," orcas are beautiful and powerful animals with a reputation for being excellent hunters. All About Orcas provides students an introduction to these ocean creatures through repetitive text and striking photographs. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing and the proper use of antonyms.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Purpose : Determine an author’s purpose for writing
Phonological Awareness
Short Vowel Sounds : Discriminate short vowel /i/ sound
Phonics
Short Vowels : Identify short vowel i
Grammar and Mechanics
Simple Subject : Recognize and use simple subjects
Word Work
Antonyms : Identify and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
