Informational (nonfiction), 50 words, Level C (Grade K), Lexile 80L
How Many Wheels? is about a variety of objects that have different numbers of wheels. Familiar items are paired with ones students may not recognize to help them connect with number words. The book poses a question that encourages higher-level thinking skills.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of making connections to life experiences and using prior knowledge to understand informational text
Comprehension Classify text information
Phonological Awareness Orally differentiate initial sounds
Phonics Associate the letter Mm with the sound /m/
Grammar and Mechanics Identify adjectives
Word Work Recognize number words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
