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Realistic (fiction), 195 words, Level G (Grade 1), Lexile 450L, Fiction Series
Carlos is asked to join the baseball team. He is excited to make new friends because he is new at school. Becky invites Carlos to her birthday party; however, he has an important baseball game that day. Carlos has a decision to make. Where will he go? Students have the opportunity to visualize and to identify the problem and solution. Detailed, supportive illustrations support readers.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
Comprehension Problem and Solution : Identify problem and solution
Phonological Awareness Short Vowels : Discriminate short /i/ vowel sound
Phonics Short Vowels : Identify short i vowel
Grammar and Mechanics Contractions : Recognize and use contractions
Word Work Compound Words : Recognize compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
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