Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 129 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 350L
Readers may have heard about a pack of wolves or a litter of puppies, but do they know which animals make up a gaggle or a murder? In Gaggle, Herd, and Murder, readers learn the meaning of these terms and more. Engaging photographs support the text.
Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Classify information
Phonological Awareness Blend phonemes
Phonics Identify initial consonant r-blends
Grammar and Mechanics Use and identify collective nouns
Word Work Understand and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
