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Realistic (fiction), 273 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 450L
Paco's Tacos tells the story of Paco, a young boy whose uncle owns a taco truck. Paco likes to help his uncle sell tacos on Saturday mornings. But on this particular Saturday, things turn out differently than Paco expects. Detailed illustrations and an engaging plot will keep students interested in this story. The book can also be used to teach students how to connect to prior knowledge as well as identify cause-and-effect relationships to better understand the story.
Leveled Book Lesson PDF
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Cause and Effect : Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonological Awareness Rhyme : Discriminate rhyming words
Phonics Rhyme : Identify and produce rhyming words
Grammar and Mechanics Past-Tense Verbs : Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Word Work Homophones : Identify and use homophones in sentences
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
