Humorous (fiction), 283 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 380L
All is quiet at 2 a.m., and Alistair the cat is ready to play. Students will enjoy reading about Alistair's clever attempts to wake Dan and Becky. The book provides opportunities for students to develop flexibility with print layout by altering the location of text throughout the book. Humorous illustrations accompany the text.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Use the reading strategy of self-questioning to understand text
Comprehension Identify narrative point of view
Phonological Awareness Manipulate initial sounds
Phonics Understand that some consonants are silent and that /n/ may be represented by n or kn
Grammar and Mechanics Match contractions to their individual words
Word Work Identify and define high-frequency word play
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
