Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Persuasive (fiction), 319 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 480L
Healthy Me tells the reader ways to keep healthy. The little girl in the story shares several of the ways she keeps her body and mind healthy, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, sufficient sleep, and mental relaxation. The accompanying illustrations are whimsical and fun.
Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand the story and remember information
Comprehension Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast items
Phonological Awareness Manipulate Initial and Final Sounds : Manipulate initial and final sounds
Phonics Vowel Y : Associate letter y with the long /i/ and long /e/ sounds
Grammar and Mechanics Verbs : Recognize and use action words (verbs)
Word Work Categorize Words : Categorize words