Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 95 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 320L
How fast can you run? Have you ever raced someone to see who was faster? Read Who Runs Faster? to see how the speed of one animal compares to another. Vivid photographs and a repetitive text structure will support beginning readers. The book can also be used to teach students about comparing and contrasting as well as how to use complete sentences.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to better understand text
Comprehension Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness Initial Consonants : Discriminate initial consonant /f/ sound
Phonics Short Vowels : Identify short vowel Uu
Grammar and Mechanics Complete Sentences : Recognize and use complete sentences
Word Work High-Frequency Words : Identify and use the high-frequency word can
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
