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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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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Understand and identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Discriminate medial sounds
Phonics Identify short vowels Ii and Oo
Grammar and Mechanics Capitalize and punctuate sentences
Word Work Read content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
