
Nice, Not Nice
Esto está bien, esto no está bien
Nice, Not Nice
Nice, Not Nice
Nice, Not Nice
Nice, Not Nice
Nice, Not Nice
Concept (fiction), 36 words, Level A (Grade K), Lexile BR40L
Can something be both nice and not nice? Nice, Not Nice is a creative book that shows students how context can determine whether something is nice or not. Engaging illustrations highlight the difference. The high-frequency words and repetitive text will support early emergent readers. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast information and to connect to prior knowledge in order to better understand the text.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness
Initial Sound : Discriminate initial consonant /n/ sound
Phonics
Consonants : Identify initial consonant Nn
Grammar and Mechanics
Capitalization : Capitalize the beginning of sentences
Word Work
Antonyms : Recognize and use antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assessment Resources
ELL Leveled Reader Pack for Nice, Not Nice
Language Proficiency Levels
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Kindergarten
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Grades 1-2
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Grades 3-5
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Day 2
Affirmative and Negative Sentences with is Ask and Answer Questions