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Realistic (fiction), 109 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 360L
Class pets can be fun but can also create some problems. In The Class Pet, the class has to figure out who is going to help feed the class fish during school breaks. Vivid illustrations and high-frequency words make this story a good fit for early readers. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify the problem and solution as well as how to recognize and use proper nouns that name people.
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand text
Comprehension Problem and Solution : Identify problem and solution
Phonological Awareness Syllable Awareness : Recognize and identify syllables
Phonics Consonants : Identify initial consonant Ff
Grammar and Mechanics Proper Nouns : Recognize and use proper nouns that name people
Word Work High-Frequency Words : Identify and use the high-frequency words can, said, the
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
