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
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Compare and contrast text information
Phonological Awareness Segment and blend phonemes
Phonics Identify vowel digraph ea
Grammar and Mechanics Identify adjectives
Word Work Understand content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
