Informational (nonfiction), 86 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 460L
There are many different ways to play musical instruments. Some are played with a bow, some with sticks, and some with our hands. All Kinds of Musical Instruments is a colorful introduction to a wide variety of instruments. Detailed photographs support students' learning as they make connections to prior knowledge and practice the skill of classifying information.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Classify information
Phonological Awareness Discriminate short vowel /i/ sound
Phonics Identify short vowel i
Grammar and Mechanics Capitalize sentence beginnings
Word Work Identify and use the high-frequency words make, these, use
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
