Fantasy (fiction), 104 words, Level E (Grade 1), Fiction Series, Lexile 330L
Can you imagine having a friend from outer space? What are some things you would teach him or her? In Zots Learns to Play, readers will meet Zots, an alien from outer space, who has a bit of trouble understanding the rules to some popular games. The simple text and colorful illustrations will keep students interested in this funny story. Additionally, this book can be used to teach students how to identify problem and solution and the appropriate use of quotation marks.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Identify problem and solution
Phonological Awareness Discriminate between final consonant /z/ sound and /s/ sound
Phonics Identify final consonant Ss
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use quotation marks in sentences
Word Work Identify and use the high-frequency word play
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
