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Interview (nonfiction), 1,498 words, Level Q (Grade 3), Lexile 780L
This book is an interview with Jeff Polcen, lead zookeeper of hoofed mammals at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Readers learn about the animals under Jeff's care and the responsibilities of a lead zookeeper. Zookeeping contains many fascinating facts about the care of giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and gazelles.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making connections to prior knowledge
Comprehension Identify the main ideas and details in informational text
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and form irregular plural nouns
Word Work Identify compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
