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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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Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions to understand text
Comprehension Make Inferences : Make inferences
Phonological Awareness Syllable Awareness : Identify syllables
Grammar and Mechanics Nouns : Recognize nouns
Word Work High-Frequency Words : 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