

Cranberries
Cranberries
Cranberries
Cranberries
Cranberries
Cranberries
Cranberries
Informational (nonfiction), 57 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 220L
Cranberries are known for their tartness and deep red color. Cranberries provides students an introduction to this fruit, including information about where it grows, what it looks like, and various ways it can be eaten. Vibrant photographs and a repetitive text structure will support beginning readers. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing and to place words in alphabetical order.
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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
Initial Consonants : Discriminate initial consonant /fr/ sound
Phonics
Consonant Blends : Identify initial consonant fr-blend
Grammar and Mechanics
Complete Sentences : Recognize and create complete sentences
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class