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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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Reading Strategy Visualize to understand text
Comprehension Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness Segment syllables
Phonics Identify final consonant Ll
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use adjectives
Word Work Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
