Guided Reading Lesson
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
crocodile, endangered, fierce, reptiles, scaly, snouts
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Distinguish fact and opinion
Phonics
Identify vowel digraph ea
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and use plural nouns
Word Work
Place words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assessment Resources