Descriptive (nonfiction), 65 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 170L
Do your students like to stick out their tongues? So do other animals! This book explores the variety in the animal world by examining tongues that come in all shapes and sizes - some familiar, some funny, and some bizarre. Photographs and repetitive sentences support emergent readers as they investigate this unique perspective on animals.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension Compare and contrast
Phonological Awareness Discriminate initial and final consonant /t/ sounds
Phonics Associate the letter Tt with the /t/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics Discriminate and use nouns
Word Work Identify similes
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
