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Fable (fiction), 375 words, Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 530L
This delightful African fable tells how fierce Leopard is actually afraid of mild Ram. Jackal tries to force his friend to be brave and face Ram. But Ram's wife tricks Leopard, and Jackal ends up paying the price in this humorous tale.
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Reading Strategy Retell to understand and remember story events
Comprehension Sequence Events : Sequence events in a story
Phonological Awareness Long Vowel Sounds : Discriminate long vowel /e/ sound
Phonics Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraphs ea and ee
Grammar and Mechanics Quotation Marks : Recognize and understand the use of quotation marks
Word Work Synonyms : Identify words that mean the same (synonyms)
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
