Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 121 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 230L
When I Grow Up is a story about a little girl who frequently questions her parents about when she will be allowed to do things on her own. Charming illustrations, a repeated sentence pattern, and familiar experiences make this an enjoyable book for early readers.
Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions based on text
Comprehension Identify characters and setting
Phonics Identify and read words with r-family blends
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
