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Humorous (fiction), 74 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 280L
This humorous story retells the traditional Ukrainian wintertime tale of several animals squeezing into a mitten to stay warm. Young children will enjoy the humorous language and predictable ending.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions to understand text
Comprehension Make inferences
Phonological Awareness Identify syllables
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize nouns
Word Work Read, write, and understand the use of high-frequency words he and she
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
