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Realistic (fiction), 214 words, Level H (Grade 1), Lexile 490L, Fiction Series
If you've ever looked forward to a big holiday event and had it canceled due to weather, you'll relate to this realistic fiction book. At the start of the story, Maria reminisces about past Thanksgivings. She remembers relatives gathering at her home, the foods family members brought, and the activities that everyone shared. Then a big snowstorm prevents the traditional family gathering. At first Maria and her neighbors fear that Thanksgiving is ruined. Then Maria comes up with a plan that honors the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting life experiences and using prior knowledge to understand realistic fiction
Comprehension Sequence story events
Phonological Awareness Blend segmented sounds into words
Phonics Identify and read words that contain long /e/ vowel digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics Understand and read the possessive form of words
Word Work Locate and read compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
