Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 116 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 210L
Where Animals Live presents various animals and the places in which they live. The text and illustrations provide a way to introduce early readers to the concept of habitats.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Identify the main idea and supporting details
Phonological Awareness Blend Sounds : Blend sounds in words heard orally
Phonics Consonant Blends : Identify words with r-family blends
Grammar and Mechanics Capitalization and Punctuation : Apply sentence punctuation
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
