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Zots Learns to Play

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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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

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