Fantasy (fiction), 317 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 500L Multilevel Book also available in levels L and O
Young Cy and Medusa find an unlikely friendship when they discover that they share similar hardships at school. Cy and Medusa is a story about how these mythical creatures help solve the other's problem and learn how to adapt to what makes each of them unique. The book can also be used to teach students how to retell and identify characters, setting, and plot. The book and lesson are also available for levels L and O.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand text
Comprehension Identify characters, setting, and plot
Phonological Awareness Segment syllables
Phonics Identify consonant th digraph
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use quotation marks
Word Work Identify and use suffix -ed
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
