Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 109 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 370L
Modern-day tunnels are quite extraordinary in their ability to move people and cargo quickly through mountains, underground, and even underwater. Tunnels provides students with a comprehensive look at various types of tunnels and their many benefits. The book can also be used to teach students how to visualize while reading and to accurately identify cause-and-effect relationships.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Visualize to understand text
Comprehension Cause and Effect : Determine cause-and-effect relationships
Phonological Awareness Initial and Final Consonants : Discriminate initial and final consonant Pp
Phonics Consonants : Identify initial and final consonant Pp
Grammar and Mechanics Simple Predicates : Recognize and use simple predicates
Word Work Concept Words : Identify and use position words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
