Concept book (nonfiction), 32 words, Level A (Grade K), Lexile BR80L
What child--or what adult, for that matter--can resist the charm of a puppy, a lion cub, or a lamb? Simple and adorable photos accompany the repeated text patterns. While new vocabulary such as foal and kid may challenge students, the high-interest subject will keep them reading.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the strategy of asking and answering questions to make meaning from text
Comprehension Main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Discriminate initial /k/ sound
Phonics Associate the letter Kk with the /k/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics Understand that sentences begin with a capital letter and end with some form of punctuation
Word Work Understand words for baby animals
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
