All About Snakes
All About Snakes
All About Snakes
All About Snakes
All About Snakes
All About Snakes
All About Snakes
Informational (nonfiction), 376 words, Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 570L
What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of snakes? Is it gross or beautiful? Is it dangerous or amazing? All About Snakes gives students the chance to decide how they feel about snakes! This text contains fascinating information about snakes, including where they live, how they hunt, and other interesting facts. Up-close and colorful photographs will keep students engaged with this exciting topic. This book can also be used to teach how to summarize a text as well as identify the main idea and details.
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Lesson Resources
High-Frequency Words
live, some, they
Review Words
fangs, hibernate, prey, reptiles, scales, venom
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Identify main idea and details
Comprehension
Summarize : Summarize to understand text
Phonological Awareness
Initial Blends : Discriminate initial consonant sn blend
Phonics
Consonant Blends : Identify consonant sn blend
Grammar and Mechanics
Verbs : Recognize and use verbs correctly in sentences
Word Work
Synonyms and Antonyms : Identify and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
