Realistic (fiction), 90 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 270L
Jamal and Isha are playing outside when the wind suddenly begins to blow and the air becomes colder. As the children run inside to get their coats, white flakes begin to fall. It's a snowstorm! Supportive pictures and high-frequency words support early readers in this fun winter story.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of vizualizing to understand text
Comprehension Identify sequence of events
Phonological Awareness Discriminate final sound /s/
Phonics Identify final consonant Ss
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use proper nouns
Word Work Recognize and use the high-frequency words their and there
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
