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Picking "Just Right" Books

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Picking "Just Right" Books

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by Kate Champlin

Help students prepare for reader’s workshop by picking the perfect books to read independently. A little bit of a challenge can help young readers expand their vocabulary, but too much of a challenge can make reading a chore. In this activity, students will choose three books that look appealing and read one page. If there are five or less words that are tricky to read, they've found a book that is just right for their reading level!

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Guided Lesson: The Lion and the Rat

Guided Lessons are a sequence of interactive digital games, worksheets, and other activities that guide learners through different concepts and skills. They keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.
Guided Lessons are digital games and exercises that keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.
In this lesson, preschoolers focus on the alphabet by learning the letters L, R, and K. Kids are guided through the classic children's story of The Lion and the Rat, with an accompanying curriculum that targets each child's understanding of the unique sounds these letters make. Seeing the letters in a fun, engaging environment also reinforces the letter recognition skills crucial for early readers.
In this lesson, preschoolers focus on the alphabet by learning the letters L, R, and K.
This lesson includes printable activities:
Song: Animals ABC Song
Story: The Lion and the Rat
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