Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (fiction), 249 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 460L
In We Make Maple Syrup, students learn the steps for making syrup from maple sap. From tapping the maple tree to eating the syrup on pancakes, students see how one family spends time together. Students will have the opportunity to practice sequencing events as they read this informative story. Detailed illustrations support readers.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Sequence events
Phonological Awareness Segment syllables
Phonics Identify short /i/ vowel
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use commas after introductory words
Word Work Recognize and use compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
