Informational (nonfiction), 546 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 580L
A Prairie Dog's Life provides information about prairie dogs by describing the adventures of Charlie the prairie dog. The book informs readers about where prairie dogs live, what they look like, and how they respond to danger. The book includes photographs with captions,a diagram, and a map.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of summarizing while reading nonfiction text
Comprehension Analyze features of nonfiction text
Phonics Identify examples of the vowel diphthong ou
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use possessive nouns
Word Work Recognize and use homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
