Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Fantasy (fiction), 151 words, Level F (Grade 1), Lexile 330L
Two crows decide to rest for the night in the cornfield. Students learn about cause-and-effect relationships from the crows' reactions when the scarecrow begins to move. The text features supporting illustrations and character dialogue.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Visualize to understand text
Comprehension Cause and Effect : Identify cause and effect
Phonological Awareness Segment Onset and Rime : Segment onset and rime
Phonics Consonants : Identify initial consonant sc-blend
Grammar and Mechanics Quotation Marks : Recognize quotation marks at the beginning and end of dialogue
Word Work Content Vocabulary : Understand and use content vocabulary
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
