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Descriptive (nonfiction), 48 words, Level B (Grade K), Lexile BR70L
Although a pond might look like only a small body of water, readers will learn that it is home to a variety of plants and animals. The repetitive sentence pattern in Pond Life is supported by close-up photography, which enables readers to make the picture-text connection.
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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 Main Idea and Details : Main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Initial Sound : Differentiate initial sounds in oral words
Phonics Consonants : Sound out words beginning with consonant Pp
Grammar and Mechanics Nouns : Recognize naming words
Word Work Categorize Words : Categorize words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
