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Descriptive (nonfiction), 64 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 170L
Where Plants Grow is an informational book that explains the different conditions under which plants can grow. The familiar topic, repeated text, and picture-to-text correspondence make this an easy book for early readers.
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Understand and identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Sound Discrimination : Discriminate medial sounds
Phonics Short Vowels : Identify short vowels Ii and Oo
Grammar and Mechanics Capitalization and Punctuation : Capitalize and punctuate sentences
Word Work Content Vocabulary : Read content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
