Reading A-Z resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Pourquoi Tale (fiction), 286 words, Spanish Level J (Grade 1), Lexile 450L
According to legend, once all birds walked the same way and left the same tracks. In this entertaining pourquoi tale readers discover how birds came to have their own distinct footprints. Charming illustrations complement the text.
Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand the text
Comprehension Problem and Solution : Identify the problem and solution in the story
Phonological Awareness Short Vowel Sounds : Discriminate short vowel /o/ sound
Phonics Open Vowels : Identify open vowel y
Grammar and Mechanics Exclamation Marks : Identify and use exclamation marks
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
