Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 199 words, Level H (Grade 1), Lexile 500L
Flies are fascinating insects that come in many shapes and sizes. Flies gives students a detailed look at these animals, exploring what they have in common and how they can be different. While flies are often thought of as annoying pests, students can learn how flies are important. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author's purpose for writing and the proper use of nouns.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Determine author’s purpose
Phonological Awareness Discriminate initial consonant fl-blend
Phonics Identify open vowel y
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use nouns
Word Work Identify and use the high-frequency word many
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
