Why Can't I?
Why Can't I?
Why Can't I?
Why Can't I?
Why Can't I?
Why Can't I?
Why Can't I?
Realistic (fiction), 102 words, Level D (Grade 1), Lexile 260L
In Why Can't I? Jose wants to know why he can't do things he thinks are fun. Mom says his fun needs to be safe. Will Jose find something safe and fun to do? Students will have the opportunity to make inferences and draw conclusions as well as ask and answer questions as they read this engaging book. Detailed illustrations, repetitive text, and high-frequency words support emergent readers.
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Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions : Make inferences/Draw conclusions
Phonological Awareness
Segment Onset and Rime : Segment onset and rime
Phonics
Short Vowels : Identify short vowel /u/
Grammar and Mechanics
Question Marks : Recognize and use question marks
Word Work
Concept Words : Recognize and use question words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assessment Resources
ELL Leveled Reader Pack for Why Can't I?
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Home & Family
Language Proficiency Levels
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Kindergarten
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Grades 1-2
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Grades 3-5
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Day 1
Day 2
Negative Modal Verb Can't in Why Questions Classify Information
