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Descriptive (nonfiction), 40 words, Level B (Grade K), Lexile 100L
Have you ever explored a cave? If so, what did you discover? Amazing Caves takes students on a beautiful journey that explores different kinds of caves. Repetitive sentences, high-frequency words, and vivid photographs support early emergent readers. This book can also be used to teach how to determine the author's purpose and use declarative sentences.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Determine author’s purpose
Phonological Awareness Discriminate initial consonant /b/ sound
Phonics Identify Initial consonant Bb
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use declarative sentences
Word Work Identify and use the high-frequency word this
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
