Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
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.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Identify cause-and-effect relationships
Phonological Awareness Discriminate rhyming words
Phonics Identify and produce rhyming words
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Word Work Identify and use homophones in sentences
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
