Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 311 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 480L
Students will love learning about their feathered friends, from familiar owls to exotic emus. Each page of text has interesting information and engaging photos.
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Guided Reading Lesson PDF
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast text information
Phonological Awareness Segment and Blend Phonemes : Segment and blend phonemes
Phonics Vowel Digraphs : Identify vowel digraph ea
Grammar and Mechanics Adjectives : Identify adjectives
Word Work Content Vocabulary : Understand content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
