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Realistic (fiction), 43 words, Level B (Grade K), Lexile 110L
Ted and Peg carefully plan their picnic. They load their basket with all kinds of goodies, including sandwiches, cheese, and apples. Just as they are about to set off, a surprise item pops up from inside the basket. The repeated sentence patterns and cute illustrations make this book appealing to young readers.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Blend onset and rime sounds
Phonics Identify initial and final consonant Pp
Grammar and Mechanics Identify and use periods
Word Work Categorize content words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
