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Informational (nonfiction), 100 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 260L
This book introduces students to the various environments of animals and plants on Earth. Animal cards are provided for students to cut apart and place in the appropriate environment in the book. Repetitive phrases and high-frequency words support early readers.
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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 setting
Phonological Awareness Discriminate final sound /s/
Phonics Identify final consonant Ss
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize plural nouns
Word Work List words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
