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Informational (nonfiction), 134 words, Level G (Grade 1), Lexile 340L
People from around the world believe various objects and traditions bring good luck. Good Luck! provides students a look at some of these good luck items. Detailed photographs and high-frequency words support emergent readers. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing and the proper use of simple subjects.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to better understand nonfiction text
Comprehension Determine the author's purpose for writing
Phonological Awareness Discriminate consonant digraph /ck/ sound
Phonics Identify consonant ck digraph
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use nouns
Word Work Identify and use the high-frequency word think
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
