

How Do They Swim?
How Do They Swim?
How Do They Swim?
How Do They Swim?
How Do They Swim?
How Do They Swim?
How Do They Swim?
Informational (nonfiction), 80 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 160L
Many animals swim, but not all animals swim the same way. How Do They Swim? helps readers learn about different ways animals use their bodies to move through the water. The book uses detailed, colorful photographs, high-frequency words, and repetitive sentence patterns to support the reader. The book can also be used to teach students how to compare and contrast as well as how to recognize and use nouns in sentences.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Visualize to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness
Initial Blends : Discriminate initial consonant fl-blends
Phonics
Consonant Blends : Identify initial consonant fl-blends
Grammar and Mechanics
Nouns : Recognize and use nouns
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class