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Realistic (fiction), 129 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 240L
Doctor Jen tells the story of family members who are ill and the doctor they visit to feel better. The one family member who cannot visit Doctor Jen is revealed on the last page of the book. The picture-to-text correspondence and familiar topics support early readers' efforts.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the strategy of retelling to understand the text
Comprehension Identify the story elements of problem and solution
Phonological Awareness Blend phonemes
Phonics Read words with consonant digraph -ck
Grammar and Mechanics Capitalize and punctuate exclamatory sentences
Word Work Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
