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Table of Contents
UNIT Week 1 We Can Bat • Realistic Fiction ....................................................................... 1
1 Week 2 I Can Go • Fantasy ................................................................................................ 4
Week 3 Pet at School • Fantasy ....................................................................................... 7
Week 4 Kids Have Fun! • Informational Text ............................................................ 10
Week 5 On the Move! • Informational Text .............................................................. 13
UNIT Week 1 Bess Can Help • Realistic Fiction ................................................................... 16
2 Week 2 A Hut for Us • Fantasy ......................................................................................... 19
Week 3 The Swamp • Informational Text .................................................................. 22
Week 4 A Fish Helps • Fantasy ......................................................................................... 25
Week 5 Use a Map • Informational Text .................................................................... 28
UNIT Week 1 Turtle Is Late • Fantasy ...................................................................................... 31
3 Week 2 Our Plants • Drama .............................................................................................. 34
Week 3 The Sad Moon • Folktale ................................................................................... 37
Week 4 Bath Time • Informational Text ..................................................................... 40
Week 5 Can It! • Informational Text ............................................................................. 43
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Table of Contents
UNIT Week 1 Giraffe’s Neck • Folktale .................................................................................... 46
4 Week 2 Wolf Pack! • Informational Text .................................................................... 49
Week 3 Crocodiles! • Informational Text .................................................................... 52
Week 4 Bee Yourself • Fantasy ......................................................................................... 55
Week 5 Helping Horses • Informational Text ........................................................... 58
UNIT Week 1 Time to Eat • Fantasy .......................................................................................... 61
5 Week 2 Cora • Fantasy ......................................................................................................... 64
Week 3 James Naismith • Biography ........................................................................... 67
Week 4 Music to My Ears • Realistic Fiction ............................................................ 70
Week 5 Tree Houses • Informational Text ................................................................. 73
UNIT Week 1 Mouse Is Cold • Fantasy ..................................................................................... 76
6 Week 2 Morning Helpers • Informational Text ....................................................... 79
Week 3 A Rainy Day • Realistic Fiction ....................................................................... 82
Week 4 A Special Lesson • Realistic Fiction ............................................................. 85
Week 5 Memorial Day • Informational Text ............................................................. 88
vi
Essential Question
What do you do
at your school?
We Can Bat
Realistic Fiction
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Jack can not hit. Sam can hit.
1 2
Grade 1 • Unit 1 • Week 1
4
Jack can hit!
Jack can bat at school.

3
Respond to Reading Name
Read “We Can Bat” with a partner.

Discuss the questions below.
1. Who can not hit? can not hit.
2. Who can hit? can hit.
Draw a picture. Where can Jack bat?
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to talk about how Jack learns
to bat. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children draw a picture of
where Jack learns to bat. Ask partners to share their drawings and ideas.
3
Grade 1 Unit 1 • Week 1
Essential Question
What is it like
where you live?
I Can Go
Fantasy

I go up. I go down.
1 2
4
I go in.
I go out.

3
Read “I Can Go” with a partner.

1. Where does Hen go first? First, Hen goes .
2. Where does Hen go last? Last, Hen goes .
Draw a picture. Where does Hen live?
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to describe where Hen lives. Help
partners read and answer the questions. Then have children draw a picture of where Hen
lives. Ask partners to share their drawings with one another.
6
Essential Question
What makes a
pet special?
Pet at School
Fantasy

Cliff and Slim come to school. Cliff hits.
1 2
4
Cliff and Slim like school.
School is good.
Slim adds.

3
Read “Pet at School” with a partner.

1. Where are Cliff and Slim? Cliff and Slim are at .
2. What does Cliff do at school? Cliff likes to .
Draw a picture. What does Slim do at school?
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to talk about what makes Slim
a good pet. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children draw a picture
of what Slim does at school. Have partners share their drawings and talk about the story.
9
Essential Question
What do friends
do together?
Kids Have Fun!

Informational Text

Kids have fun. Kids hop, hop, hop!
They do a lot!
1 2
4
Kids kick, kick, kick!
They have fun!
Kids make hats and cats.

3
Read “Kids Have Fun!” with a partner.

1. What do kids do? Kids have .
2. What do kids make? Kids make .
Draw a picture. What do kids do for fun?
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to describe how kids in the story
have fun. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children draw a picture of
one thing kids in the story do for fun. Have partners share and talk about their drawings.
12
Essential Question
How does your
body move?
On the Move!
Informational Text

A kid can move. A dog can run and jump.
A dog can move. A dog can grab!
1 2
A kid can swim. Kids and dogs can move.
He can move his feet. They move a lot!
3 4
Read “On the Move!” with a partner.

1. Who moves in the story? A kid and a move.
2. What can the dog do? The dog can .
Draw a picture. What can the boy do?
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story and to tell what they learned about
how kids and dogs move their bodies. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then
have children draw a picture of the boy moving. Have partners talk about their drawings.
15
Essential Question
What jobs need to be
done in a community?
Bess Can Help

Realistic Fiction

There is Ken. There is Bess.
Ken can make this. Bess can help Ken.
1 2
There is Ken. There is Bess.
Ken can make this, too. Bess can help Ken again.
3 4
Read “Bess Can Help” with a partner.

1. Who needs help? needs help.
2. How does Bess help Ken? She helps Ken a house.
Write about it. What job do Bess and Ken do?
Bess and Ken
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and talk about what the workers
make. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about Bess and
Ken’s job. Ask partners to share their writing and ideas with one another.
18
Essential Question
What buildings do you
know? What are they
made of?
A Hut for Us
Fantasy

Where can we live? No, we can not live here.
We can put a hut here.
1 2
Where can we live? We can live here!
We can not put a hut here.
3 4
Read “A Hut for Us” with a partner.

1. What do the cubs want? They want a place to .
2. Where do they look? They look in a .
Write about it. Where will the cubs live?
The cubs will live
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and tell about the cubs’ house. Help
partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about where the cubs
decide to live. Ask partners to share their writing and ideas with one another.
21
Essential Question
Where do animals
live together?
The Swamp
Informational Text

Who lives in the swamp? A frog lives there, too.
Bugs live under a log. He jumps in the pond.
1 2
There is a swamp rat. Many animals like the swamp.
A swamp rat eats plants. The swamp is their home!
3 4
Read “The Swamp” with a partner.

1. Which animals live under a log? live under a log.
2. Which animal jumps in the pond? A jumps.
Write about it. Describe where bugs and frogs live.
Bugs and frogs live
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and talk about swamp animals and
their habitat. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about
the swamp. Have partners share their writing and ideas.
24
Essential Question
How do people help
out in the community?
A Fish Helps
Fantasy

Thump Thump was in a boat. A blue fish jumped up.
He could not see in the fog! “Can I help you?” he asked.
1 2
Thump Thump said, “I want They sang and sang.
to go home!” More rabbits came to help!
“Sing with me,” said the fish.
3 4
Read “A Fish Helps” with a partner.

1. What is Thump Thump doing? He is .
2. What does Thump Thump want? He wants to .
Write about it. How does the fish help Thump Thump?
The fish helps by
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to name the characters who
help. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have them write about how the fish
helps Thump Thump. Ask partners to share their writing and ideas.
27
Essential Question
How can you find your
way around?
Use a Map
Informational Text

What is a map? Maps show streets, parks,
A map can help you and many other places.
find places.
1 2
First, look at the map. Find Don’t get lost. Use a map!
where you are. Then you can
find your way.
3 4
Read “Use a Map” with a partner.

1. What is on the map? There are on the map.
2. To use a map, first find .
Write about it. How does a map help people?
A map helps by
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story. Help partners read and answer the
questions. Then have children write about how a map helps people. Ask children to read their
writing to a partner.
30
Essential Question
How do we measure
time?
Turtle Is Late
Fantasy

Is Turtle late today? Is Rabbit late today?
Yes. He is still at home. No. He is on his way.
1 2
How will Turtle get to school? Rabbit has a bike.
He has to walk. He will take turtle to school!
3 4
Read “Turtle Is Late” with a partner.

1. How does Rabbit get to school? Rabbit .
2. How does Rabbit help Turtle? Rabbit .
Write about it. Why is Turtle late?
Turtle is late because Accept all reasonable responses.
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to explain why Turtle is late and
how he gets to school. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write
about why Turtle is late. Ask partners to share their writing and ideas.
33
Essential Question
How do plants change
as they grow?
Our Plants Drama

Jen: Let’s grow some plants. Jen: Let’s plant the seeds.
Dan: We can dig together! Dan: Now let’s water them.
1 2
Dan: The plants will grow in a Jen: Let’s check the plants.
few days. Dan: Look! They are so green!
Jen: Let’s ride bikes now.
3 4
Read “Our Plants” with a partner.

1. What do the kids plant? They plant .
2. What color are the plants? The plants are .
Write about it. What happens to the seeds?
First, the kids
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell and discuss the story. Help partners read and
answer the questions. Then have children write about what happens to the seeds after the
kids plant them. Ask partners to read their writing and share ideas with one another.
36
Essential Question
What is a folktale?
The Sad Moon

Folktale

Once there was a moon. Once there was a sun.
He was sad and alone. She had many nice friends.
1 2
Sun wanted to help Moon. Moon liked the stars.
She gave him three stars. Now he was not alone.
He was happy!
3 4
Read “The Sad Moon” with a partner.

1. Why is Moon sad? He is .
2. Why is Sun happy? Sun has .
Write about it. How does Sun help Moon?
Sun helps Moon by
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the folktale. Help partners read and discuss
the questions. Then have children write about how Sun helps Moon. Have partners read their
writing to each other and discuss what causes Moon to be sad and how Sun helps him.
39
Essential Question
How is life different
than it was long ago?
Bath Time
Informational Text

Long ago, homes didn’t People got water from a
have water. How did people pump. They took it inside.
take a bath?
1 2
Mom heated water on the Today homes have hot water.
stove. Then she filled the tub. Bath time is much less work!
3 4
Read “Bath Time” with a partner.

1. Long ago, what did homes not have? Homes .
2. How did Mom heat water? Mom heated .
Write about it. How do people take a bath today?
Today, people Accept all reasonable responses.
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story. Help partners read and answer the
questions. Then have children write about taking a bath today. Ask partners to share their
writing and discuss the differences between taking a bath today and long ago.
42
Essential Question
How do we get
our food?
Can It!
Informational Text

Many foods come from Trucks take pumpkins to a
plants. This is a pumpkin factory. A worker checks
plant. them.
1 2
The pumpkins are cooked Canned pumpkin is good.
and mashed. After that, they People can make soup or pie.
are put in cans. Yum!
3 4
Read “Can It!” with a partner.

1. What does the worker do? The worker .
2. What happens to the pumpkins next? They are .
Write about it. Tell how canned pumpkin is made.
First, the pumpkins are
.
Respond to Reading Have children tell what they learned about canning pumpkins.
Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about how canned
pumpkin is made. Have partners share their writing and discuss their ideas.
45
Essential Question
How do animals’
bodies help them?
Giraffe’s Neck
Folktale

Long ago, Giraffe had a short neck. An animal helped Giraffe.
He could not reach leaves on trees. Monkey gave him leaves.
He was sad. Monkey liked helping him.
She had a plan.
1 2
Monkey said, “Do what I say!” Giraffe’s neck grew longer.
She told Giraffe to reach up. Soon he could reach the leaves.
He was happy!
3 4
Read “Giraffe’s Neck” with a partner.

1. What does Giraffe eat?
2. What does Monkey make Giraffe do?
Write about it. Why was Giraffe sad?
Giraffe was sad because
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to explain why Giraffe wanted a
long neck. Have partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about why
a long neck is better for Giraffe. Have partners act out their favorite parts of the story.
48
Essential Question
How do animals help
each other?
Wolf Pack!
Informational Text

Wolves live in groups called packs. The strongest wolves in a pack are
A wolf pack keeps the wolves safe. called “alphas.” They keep other
animals away.
1 2
Young wolves have a job. They Living in packs helps wolves stay
stay with the small pups. safe. Wolves help each other in
The young wolves help keep the many ways!
pups safe.
3 4
Read “Wolf Pack!” with a partner.

1. What does an “alpha” wolf do?
2. How do young wolves help the pack?
Write about it. How do wolves help each other?
Wolves help each other by
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story and tell what they learned about wolf
packs. Help partners read and answer the questions. Have children write about how wolves in
a pack help each other, using details from the text. Have partners share their writing.
51
Essential Question
How do animals
survive in nature?
Crocodiles!
Informational Text

Crocodiles live in warm places. Crocodiles have a lot of teeth.
They live near water. These teeth help the crocodile
eat its food.
1 2
Crocodiles like to sit in the sun. Crocodiles are very big. They can
Then, they go into the water to be over 14 feet long!
get cool.
3 4
Read “Crocodiles!” with a partner.

1. Where do crocodiles live?
2. What helps crocodiles eat their food?
Write about it. What do crocodiles like to do?
Crocodiles like to
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to tell what they learned about
how crocodiles live. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write
about something they learned that crocodiles like to do. Ask partners to share their writing.
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Essential Question
What insects do you
know about? How are
they alike and different?
Bee Yourself
Fantasy

“I don’t want to look for nectar!” Bobby said, “Queen Bee does a lot!
Willy said. “I want to rest, like She lays all the eggs. You were one
Queen Bee.” of her babies.”
1 2
“But I am a big bee now,” said Bobby said, “My job is just right for
Willy. “I want other bees to make me. I like helping the hive. Don’t
jelly for me!” you?”
3 4
Read “Bee Yourself” with a partner.

1. How does Willy feel about his job?
2. How does Bobby feel about his job?
Write about it. How are Willy and Bobby alike?
Willy and Bobby are alike because
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to tell what they know about
bees. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about how Willy
and Bobby are alike. Ask partners to share and discuss what they wrote.
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Essential Question
How do people work
with animals?
Helping Horses
Informational Text

This is a guide horse. Guide horses The horses need to be small. Most
help people who cannot see. guide horses are the size of a
big dog.
1 2
A trainer teaches the horse. Next, the horse learns how to lead
First, he takes the horse to busy a person. A little horse can be a big
places. The horse gets used to help!
being near people.
3 4
Read “Helping Horses” with a partner.

1. How big are guide horses?
2. What does a trainer do?
Write about it. How does a guide horse help?
A guide horse helps
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to tell what they learned about
guide horses. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about
how a guide horse helps a person. Have partners share their writing.
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Essential Question
How can we classify
and categorize things?
Time to Eat
Fantasy

It was time to eat on the farm. “Corn is too yellow,” said Cat.
Farmer Clark put four plates “I like yellow food,” said Hen.
in the barn. She ate the corn.
1 2
“These are too hard,” Cat said. Now only the fish was left.
“Not for us,” said Horse and Pig. “This is soft and small,” Cat said.
Cat ate it all!
3 4
Read “Time to Eat” with a partner.

1. Why doesn’t Cat want the corn?
2. Which food does Cat think is too hard?
Write about it. What kind of food does Cat like?
Cat likes food
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to name the categories of food
that Cat likes. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about
the foods that Cat likes. Have partners share their writing and ideas.
63
Essential Question
What can you see in
the sky?
Cora
Fantasy

Cora was going to fly for the first The sky was full of new things.
time. She watched her mom. “These are dragonflies,” Mom
Then, she flew up. told Cora.
1 2
“These are clouds,” Mom said. “Another dragonfly!” said Cora.
“Clouds are great!” Cora said. “That is an airplane,” said Mom.
Cora smiled.
3 4
Read “Cora” with a partner.

1. What is Cora doing?
2. Who is Cora flying with?
Write about it. What does Cora see in the sky?
Cora sees
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to talk about Cora's first flight.
Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about all the new
things Cora sees in the sky. Ask partners to talk about their answers with each other.
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Essential Question
What inventions do
you know about?
James Naismith
Biography

James Naismith lived long ago In winter, students could not play
in Massachusetts. He was a gym outside. James needed a new game
teacher. for them.
1 2
James made up a new game. He Can you guess the name of the new
hung peach baskets in the gym. game? Right! It was basketball.
He made 13 rules.
3 4
Read “James Naismith” with a partner.

1. What job did James have?
2. Why did James need a new game?
Write about it. Tell about the game that James invented.
James invented
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to tell what they know about
basketball. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about the
game that James invented. Have children share their writing and ideas.
69
Essential Question
What sounds can you
hear? How are they made?
Music to My Ears
Realistic Fiction

Cole wanted a new instrument. “I like the drums,” said Cole.
He and Taylor went to the music Boom! Boom! “Oh, no!” said Taylor.
store.
1 2
Cole tried a horn next. Toot! Toot! “What about a flute?” Cole asked.
“That hurts my head,” said Taylor. Tweet! Tweet! “Oh, that is nice,”
said Taylor.
3 4
Read “Music to My Ears” with a partner.

1. Where are Cole and Taylor?
2. Why are they there?
Write about it. Why does Taylor like the flute best?
Taylor likes the flute because
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to tell about the sounds of the
instruments that Cole tries. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children
write about why Taylor likes the sound of the flute best. Have partners share their writing.
72
Essential Question
How do things get
built?
Tree Houses
Informational Text

A tree house is a fun place to play. First, you must pick a strong tree.
But how do you build a tree house? If the tree is weak, the house could
fall.
1 2
The house will be high above the You build the house on the ground.
ground. It will need a strong You pull it up with a hoist. Then,
ladder. it’s done!
3 4
Read “Tree Houses” with a partner.

1. What could happen if the tree is weak?
2. Why does a tree house need a ladder?
Write about it. What is the first step to build a tree house?
The first step is to
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story and to tell what is needed to make a
safe tree house. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about
the first step in building a tree house. Ask partners to share their writing and ideas.
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Essential Question
How can we work
together to make our
lives better?
Mouse Is Cold
Fantasy

It is fall and the forest is getting Mouse is not busy. He does not
cold. Animals are busy getting know how to get ready.
ready for winter.
1 2
Soon it starts to snow. Mouse is The animals bring Mouse to Bear’s
very cold. He needs help. cave and give him food. Now,
Mouse is warm!
3 4
Read “Mouse Is Cold” with a partner.

1. What are the animals doing?
2. Why isn’t Mouse busy?
Write about it. How do the animals help Mouse?
The animals work together to
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to talk about why Mouse needs
help. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about how
Mouse’s friends work together to help him. Ask partners to share their writing.
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Essential Question
Who helps you?
Morning Helpers
Informational Text

Kids need help in the morning. Brothers and sisters can help. Big
Who helps? Mothers and fathers brothers or sisters can walk with
can wake you up, and make you you to the bus stop. You can wait
breakfast. for the school bus together.
1 2
Bus drivers help. They make sure Teachers help. They make sure
you get to school on time. you’re safe when you play!
3 4
Read “Morning Helpers” with a partner.

1. In the story, who helps kids at home?
2. How does the boy in the story get to school?
Write about it. Who helps kids in the morning?
Kids are helped by
.
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story and talk about the morning routine.
Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about the people
who help kids. Have partners share their writing and ideas.
81
Essential Question
How can weather
affect us?
A Rainy Day
Realistic Fiction

It had been raining for hours. “Ms. Knox lives on a hill. Let’s go
“The news says it might flood!” there,” said Mom.
said Kim. Mom got rain gear.
1 2
The Wrights were at Ms. Knox’s Later, Mom and Kim went home.
house, too. The children played Mom found water in the house.
and the adults talked. Everyone helped clean up.
3 4
Read “A Rainy Day” with a partner.

1. Who is the story mostly about?
2. Where does the story take place?
Write about it. Why do Mom and Kim leave home?
Mom and Kim go
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to talk about what happens
when there is a flood. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write
about why Mom and Kim leave home. Ask partners to share their writing.
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Essential Question
What traditions do you
know about?
A Special Lesson
Realistic Fiction

“Gram,” Marco said. “Why do “These foods are special. They are
you always make the same food part of our family’s past,” Gram
for parties?” said.
1 2
“Your great-grandmother showed “Can you teach me?” Marco asked.
me how to cook,” Gram said. “Yes. That is a splendid idea!” Gram
said.
3 4
Read “A Special Lesson” with a partner.

1. What is Gram doing?
2. Who taught Gram how to cook?
Write about it. Why does Marco want to learn to cook?
Marco wants
Respond to Reading Guide children to retell the story, and to talk about Marco’s family’s
traditions. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about why
they think Marco wants to learn how to cook. Have partners share their writing and ideas.
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Essential Question
Why do we celebrate
holidays?
Memorial Day
Informational Text

Each year, we celebrate Memorial We lower the flag. We remember
Day. It is always on the last people who died in a war.
Monday in May.
1 2
Do you wonder when the first Today, we go to parades and
Memorial Day was? It was in 1866. ceremonies. We share a moment
of silence.
3 4
Read “Memorial Day” with a partner.

1. When do we celebrate Memorial Day?
2. When was the first Memorial Day?
Write about it. Why did the author write “Memorial Day”?
The author wrote
Respond to Reading Have children retell the story, and tell what they learned about
Memorial Day. Help partners read and answer the questions. Then have children write about
the author’s purpose in writing the story. Have partners read their writing to each other.
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UNIT Week 1 We Can Bat • Realistic Fiction ....................................................................... 1

1 Week 2 I Can Go • Fantasy ................................................................................................ 4

Week 3 Pet at School • Fantasy ....................................................................................... 7

Week 4 Kids Have Fun! • Informational Text ............................................................ 10

Week 5 On the Move! • Informational Text .............................................................. 13

UNIT Week 1 Bess Can Help • Realistic Fiction ................................................................... 16

2 Week 2 A Hut for Us • Fantasy ......................................................................................... 19

Week 3 The Swamp • Informational Text .................................................................. 22

Week 4 A Fish Helps • Fantasy ......................................................................................... 25

Week 5 Use a Map • Informational Text .................................................................... 28

UNIT Week 1 Turtle Is Late • Fantasy ...................................................................................... 31

3 Week 2 Our Plants • Drama .............................................................................................. 34

Week 3 The Sad Moon • Folktale ................................................................................... 37

Week 4 Bath Time • Informational Text ..................................................................... 40

Week 5 Can It! • Informational Text ............................................................................. 43

UNIT Week 1 Giraffe’s Neck • Folktale .................................................................................... 46

4 Week 2 Wolf Pack! • Informational Text .................................................................... 49

Week 3 Crocodiles! • Informational Text .................................................................... 52

Week 4 Bee Yourself • Fantasy ......................................................................................... 55

Week 5 Helping Horses • Informational Text ........................................................... 58

UNIT Week 1 Time to Eat • Fantasy .......................................................................................... 61

5 Week 2 Cora • Fantasy ......................................................................................................... 64

Week 3 James Naismith • Biography ........................................................................... 67

Week 4 Music to My Ears • Realistic Fiction ............................................................ 70

Week 5 Tree Houses • Informational Text ................................................................. 73

UNIT Week 1 Mouse Is Cold • Fantasy ..................................................................................... 76

6 Week 2 Morning Helpers • Informational Text ....................................................... 79

Week 3 A Rainy Day • Realistic Fiction ....................................................................... 82

Week 4 A Special Lesson • Realistic Fiction ............................................................. 85

Week 5 Memorial Day • Informational Text ............................................................. 88

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Grade 1 • Unit 1 • Week 1

Read “We Can Bat” with a partner.

1. Who can not hit? can not hit.

2. Who can hit? can hit.

Draw a picture. Where can Jack bat?

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Grade 1 • Unit 1 • Week 2

Read “I Can Go” with a partner.

1. Where does Hen go first? First, Hen goes .

2. Where does Hen go last? Last, Hen goes .

Draw a picture. Where does Hen live?

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Grade 1 • Unit 1 • Week 3

Read “Pet at School” with a partner.

1. Where are Cliff and Slim? Cliff and Slim are at .

2. What does Cliff do at school? Cliff likes to .

Draw a picture. What does Slim do at school?

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Kids Have Fun!

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Grade 1 • Unit 1 • Week 4

Read “Kids Have Fun!” with a partner.

1. What do kids do? Kids have .

2. What do kids make? Kids make .

Draw a picture. What do kids do for fun?

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2. What does Thump Thump want? He wants to .