Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Realistic (fiction), 183 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 370L
In Josh Gets Glasses, Josh is not happy about the prospect of wearing glasses. Josh's eye doctor explains that wearing glasses helps people perform their jobs and helps children do better in school. Josh decides that he might like wearing glasses after all.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions to understand text
Comprehension Identify the problem and solution in a story
Phonological Awareness Orally segment words into syllables
Phonics Identify initial consonant L-blends
Grammar and Mechanics Locate and categorize nouns
Word Work Read and understand compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
