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Descriptive (nonfiction), 94 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 250L
Have you ever seen a cake that looks like a treasure chest with real gold and jewels? How about one that looks like a unicorn? Crazy Cakes provides students with detailed photographs of some amazing cakes. The repetitive sentence structure and high-frequency words support early readers. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify an author's purpose as well as how to write complete sentences.
Leveled Book Lesson PDF
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Reading Strategy Visualize to understand text
Comprehension Author's Purpose : Determine author’s purpose
Phonological Awareness Initial Sound : Discriminate initial consonant /k/ sound
Phonics Consonants : Identify initial consonant Cc
Grammar and Mechanics Complete Sentences : Recognize and use complete sentences
Word Work Alphabetical Order : Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
