Raz-Plus resources organized into weekly content-based units and differentiated instruction options.
Informational (nonfiction), 112 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 210L
This book teaches students about the types of animals that live in the country. Students learn some of the eating habits and activities of these animals. Detailed photographs and repetitive phrases support early readers.
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Guided Reading Lesson
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Reading Strategy Connect to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension Identify main idea and details
Phonological Awareness Discriminate consonant digraph /wh/ sound
Phonics Identify consonant wh-digraph
Grammar and Mechanics Recognize and use pronoun they
Word Work List words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss Promote higher-order thinking for small groups or whole class
