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Informational (nonfiction), 506 words, Level L (Grade 2), Lexile 580L
Introducing Planet Earth introduces readers to facts pertaining to Earth, including how the planet supports life, why seasons occur, and how day becomes night. Physical attributes are defined, such as continents, equator, latitude, longitude, and axis tilt. Humorous illustrations support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Identify the main idea and supporting details
Phonics Identify vowel pattern -ight
Grammar and Mechanics Understand plural nouns
Word Work Identify and form compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
