Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Fantasy (fiction), 109 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 140L
Bear and Kangaroo tells the story of two animal friends who are always trying to outdo each other. Charming illustrations show that the competition is good-natured. Repeated sentence patterns and character dialogue make this a fun book to read.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension Compare and contrast characters
Phonological Awareness Blend phonemes
Phonics Identify VCe pattern
Grammar and Mechanics Identify verbs
Word Work Recognize and write the high-frequency word I
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
