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Informational (nonfiction), 154 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 370L
If someone asked you to name smart animals, chances are you wouldn't mention the crow. Yet this bird exhibits surprisingly intelligent behavior. Emergent readers will be fascinated to learn about the crow's clever tricks and actions. A mixture of photographs and fun illustrations that support the text will maintain their interest.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Discriminate Initial Consonant Blend : Discriminate the initial consonant blend cr
Phonics Consonants : Associate the letters cr with the /cr/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics Simple Sentences : Recognize and explain the parts of a simple sentence
Word Work Alphabetizing : Alphabetize words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
