Level: A

The
Puppy
DRA: A
Science
Strategy:
Monitor/Clarify
Word Count: 15

K.1.3 Build Vocabulary

by Isabel Johnson

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 The
Puppy

by Isabel Johnson

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 See the toy.

2
See the bowl.

3
 See the leash.

4
See the house.

5
 See the puppy.

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 Responding
WORDS TO KNOW Word Builder
What things does the puppy in
the story need? Tell all
of them.

Talk About It
Text to World Would you like
to own a puppy? Why or why
not? Use the word “the” in
your answer.

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the

TARGET STRATEGY Monitor/Clarify

Find ways to figure out what doesn’t
make sense.

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Level: A
The
Puppy
DRA: A
Science
Strategy:
Monitor/Clarify
Word Count: 15

K.1.3 Build Vocabulary

by Isabel Johnson

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Online Leveled Books

ISBN-13:978-0-547-02054-9
ISBN-10:0-547-02054-6

1031888
H O UG H T O N M IF F L IN