What's In That Shell?
What's In That Shell?
What's In That Shell?
What's In That Shell?
What's In That Shell?
What's In That Shell?
What's In That Shell?
Descriptive (nonfiction), 95 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 300L
What do all shells have in common? They are all hard! But each shell can come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. In What's in That Shell? students will learn about different types of shells and what can be found inside of them. The high-frequency words and repetitive sentence structure can be used to teach students how to compare and contrast as well as to recognize adjectives. Students will also have the opportunity to practice visualizing as they read.
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High-Frequency Words
is, think, what
Story Words
armor, hermit crab, oyster, pearl, swirled, tortoise
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Visualize to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness
Segment Syllables : Segment syllables
Phonics
Consonants : Identify final consonant Ll
Grammar and Mechanics
Adjectives : Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
