Informational (nonfiction), 48 words, Level B (Grade K), Lexile BR40L
My Brain explains how our brains are needed to do the simplest tasks, from talking to sleeping! Repetitive sentences and high-frequency words support early emergent readers, while the detailed photographs enhance the text. This book can also be used to teach students how to determine the main idea and supporting details in a text as well as to properly use verbs in sentences.
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Leveled Book Lesson
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Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension Identify main idea and details in a text
Phonological Awareness Discriminate initial consonant br-blend
Phonics Identify initial consonant br-blend
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use verbs
Word Work Identify and use the high-frequency word use
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
