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Informational (nonfiction), 98 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 170L
Food trucks are a popular way to buy and sell a variety of food. Food Trucks provides students with an up-close look at these interesting places to purchase food. The book uses detailed, colorful photographs and repetitive sentence patterns to support readers. The book can also be used to teach students how to compare and contrast, as well as how to capitalize sentence beginnings.
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness Segment syllables
Phonics Identify short vowel i
Grammar and Mechanics Capitalize sentence beginnings
Word Work Identify and use the high-frequency words are, this, and where
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
