Are You From Australia?
Are You From Australia?
Are You From Australia?
Are You From Australia?
Are You From Australia?
Are You From Australia?
Are You From Australia?
Informational (nonfiction), 191 words, Level G (Grade 1), Lexile 400L
Have you ever wondered about the unusual animals from Down Under? Australia is home to many interesting animals. Colorful, detailed photographs help the reader imagine what it might be like to see these creatures in person. Repetitive sentence patterns and high-frequency words support readers. Use the story to teach students to identify the main idea and details as well as to ask and answer questions.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness
Short Vowel Sounds : Discriminate short vowel /i/ sound
Phonics
Short Vowels : Identify short vowel i
Grammar and Mechanics
Verbs : Recognize and use verbs
Word Work
Alphabetical Order : Understand and arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
