Informational (nonfiction), 172 words, Level G (Grade 1), Lexile 230L
In Places People Live, readers learn about some of the different and unusual places people choose to call home. Photos accompany the text, proving that these amazing homes really do exist!
Reading Strategy Make, revise, and confirm predictions while reading to understand text
Comprehension Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Manipulate initial sounds
Phonics Identify initial consonant L-blends
Grammar and Mechanics Identify adjectives in the book
Word Work Place content vocabulary words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
