Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Humorous (fiction), 181 words, Level H (Grade 1), Lexile 460L
Day after day, grasshopper grazed on green grass and leaves. Then he decided to try some new foods. Will the new foods taste great or gross? Grasshopper's Gross Lunch provides the opportunity to discuss the difference between reality and fantasy with emergent readers. Illustrations support the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand and remember story events
Comprehension Reality and Fantasy : Identify reality and fantasy
Phonological Awareness Initial Consonants : Discriminate initial consonant blend gr
Phonics Consonant Blends : Identify initial consonant blend gr
Grammar and Mechanics Past-Tense Verbs : Identify and use past-tense verbs
Word Work Alphabetical Order : Alphabetize words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
