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  • Identifying the Author's Purpose: L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.10 RL.1.2 RL.1.6 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 W.1.5 W.1.8
  • Making Connections: L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.4 RL.1.9 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.1.5 W.1.5 W.1.8
  • Making Inferences: L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.7 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 W.1.5 W.1.8
  • Retelling & Summarizing: L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.2 RL.1.3 RL.1.7 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.1.5 W.1.5 W.1.8
  • Word Work: RF.1.3 RF.1.4
  • Vocabulary: L.1.4a L.1.5c L.1.6

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    Road trips are exciting new adventures. By reflecting on their own road trip adventures as they read, young students will almost intuitively practice making inferences and retelling while they read about Biscuit’s first adventure with this family.

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    • Comprehension Strategy Lesson Plans
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    • Text Based Reader’s Notebook Prompts
    • Word Work Lesson Plan and Activities for Words Ending in “-y”
    • Interactive Vocabulary Games and Activities
    • Running Record Assessment
    • Extension Activities for Early Finishers
    • Answer Keys
    • Complete Common Core Alignment
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    Comprehension Strategy Resources

    All comprehension strategy packs come complete with a step by step strategy lesson plan, guided page by page think sheet, answer key, text based reader's notebook prompt, and complete common core alignment

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    Identifying the Author’s Purpose with Biscuit’s First Trip


    In Biscuit’s First Trip, the author clearly implies several messages about family and the excitement that surrounds going on a trip. This makes it a great choice for early readers who are beginning to identify the author’s message while reading.
    L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.10 RL.1.2 RL.1.6 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 W.1.5 W.1.8
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    Making Connections with Biscuit’s First Trip


    Biscuit’s First Trip is the ideal anchor text for making connections. Most early readers have been on a road trip and will be able to reflect on their own experiences to connect with Biscuit’s story. This text will also prompt readers to make text-to-text and text-to-world connections.
    L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.4 RL.1.9 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.1.5 W.1.5 W.1.8
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    Making Inferences with Biscuit’s First Trip


    Making inferences is a complex strategy. It will feel almost automatic as you read Biscuit’s First Trip and watch your students draw upon their own experiences to infer the anticipation and other emotions Biscuit might be feeling.
    L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.7 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 W.1.5 W.1.8
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    Retelling and Summarizing with Biscuit’s First Trip


    The clear, natural progression of Biscuit’s First Trip lends nicely to a lesson on retelling and summarizing. Biscuit and his family go through a specific set of steps to prepare for their trip. This allows students to easily identify and retell what happens first, second, third and last.
    L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.2 RL.1.3 RL.1.7 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.1.5 W.1.5 W.1.8
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    Biscuit’s First Trip Extension Activity


    The BookPagez extension activities are a great way to push student engagement beyond the pages of the text. Try using this activity with early finishers, with students who show a deeper connection with the text, or as a center activity.
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    Biscuit’s First Trip Running Record


    Use this "done for you" Running Record to assess oral reading fluency of Biscuit’s First Trip. Track meaning, structure, and visual accuracy using the first 100 words of the text to determine whether or not this book is a good fit for the readers in your classroom.
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    Word Work

    A step by step lesson plan, interactive activity, and set of resources to help students learn about words in the context of their reading. Each package helps readers practice naming, noticing, and using specific words parts and patterns.

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    Biscuit’s First Trip Word Work - /y/ ending words


    Make classroom reading time even more productive by using Biscuit’s First Trip to teach word study. This book is an excellent resource for teaching a phonics lesson about words ending in “y,” (but sounds like long “e”). To access these classroom-ready lesson plans, interactive games and fun worksheets, download this individual Word Work package or look for them in your Super Pack.
    RF.1.3 RF.1.4
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    Vocabulary Connections

    Each package includes a list of specific vocabulary words found within the book and a set of resources to help students build their vocabulary, practice using new words, and to become more aware of new vocabulary while working and reading independently.

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    Biscuit’s First Trip Vocabulary Connections


    Are your students familiar with new vocabulary used in Biscuit’s First Trip? Download this Vocabulary Builder for fun resources and activities that support Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary growth. If you download this book’s Super Pack, these resources are all included.  
    L.1.4a L.1.5c L.1.6
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