Guided Reading Levels J-M Lesson Plans
BEBOP BOOKS is committed to serving the needs of today's teachers and students. It is our goal to provide educators with books that address the experiences of people of all backgrounds, but especially children of color, who now make up more than half of our nation's school population. Our diverse collection is full of high interest fiction and nonfiction stories that support children in each stage of their reading development.
Our books satisfy the requirements of Reading First and meet National Standards. Our Guided Reading Lesson Plans promote authentic reading, writing, listening, and speaking experiences and are free for classroom use.
Guided Reading Lesson Plan Common Features:
- Concepts of Print
- High-Frequency Words
- Supportive Text Features
- Essential Components of Reading Instruction
- Getting Ready to Read: Book Introduction and Pre-Reading Questions and Leads
- Reading the Book: Observing behaviors and teaching strategies
- After the First Reading: Ideas for Reader Responses
- Second Reading: Fluency and Assessment Tips
- Cross-Curricular Activities
- Spanish Edition notes and tips for Guided Reading with ELLs
Early Fluent: Guided Reading Levels J-M Features:
- Challenging Situations and an Emphasis on Problem-Solving
- Variety of Genres and Writing Styles
- Familiar and Unfamiliar Words, including Multisyllable Words
- Variety of Print Sizes, Typefaces, and Text Placement
- Longer, Complex Sentence Structures; Dialogue Mixed with Prose
- Descriptive and Literary Language; Told From a Distinct Point of View
- Illustrations Extend Text, Inform Reader, and Develop Characters, Settings, and Events
- Story Line has Multiple Episodes; Events Last over Several Pages
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Guided Reading Level JChristmas Makes Me Think GuideThe story of an African American boy who considers the meaning of giving and sharing and comes to understand the true spirit of Christmas.Themes: Holidays, Environment/Nature, Sharing/Giving, Homelessness, African American Interest  Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level J
As her mother cares for a new baby, a young African girl learns about motherhood from her own very special—and unusual—doll. |
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Guided Reading Level J
Two African American brothers go fishing with their father and discover it's not what you catch that its important, it's how much fun you have. |
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Guided Reading Level J
There's going to be a classroom fiesta and it's time to make decorations. See how two Latino children turn some plain colored napkins into a colorful cut paper banner. |
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Guided Reading Level J
Join an African Dance troupe as they get ready for their show. See how they move and learn where the dances came from. |
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Guided Reading Level J
Follow along step-by-step as a young boy and his mother make a Korean dish, Bibim bap, for the whole family to enjoy. |
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Guided Reading Level J
Meet a young boy named Leo who lives in Costa Rica. Learn all of the things Leo knows about the butterflies that live in the rainforest near his home. |
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Guided Reading Level J
Elizabeti has a new baby sister, so now Elizabeti has to help take care of her younger brother, Obedi. Includes reference to the entire Elizabeti series |
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Guided Reading Level J
See what kind of mischief two Latino sisters get into when they decide to make their own tortillas—out of mud! |
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Guided Reading Level J
Ten friendly goblins beat their drums to keep nightmares away from a young Japanese boy as he sleeps. |
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Guided Reading Level J
In a story told through poetry, two girls—one African American and one Latina, become friends and plan a way to honor special members of their families. |
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Guided Reading Level JWhen This World Was NewIt is Danilito's first day in America. He and his parents have just made a long, exhausting move from the Caribbean to New York City. Danilito is scared. Danilito's worries disappear the next morning when he wakes up and Papa leads him on a magical trip of discovery.Themes: Overcoming Obstacles, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Immigration, Fathers Download Lesson Plan in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level KBein' with You This WayA playground rap that introduces young readers to how people are different and yet the same.Themes: Physical Differences and Similarities, Sharing and Cooperation, Making Friends Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level K
A young African America girl uses her imagination when playing on her front steps. Of all the fun places her steps take her to, they always lead her back to home. |
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Guided Reading Level KRainbow Joe and MeA girl learns the power of imagination from her blind neighbor.Themes: Imagination, Sensory Perception, Friendship, Art and Music, Dealing with Disabilities (Blindness), African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level KZora Hurston and the Chinaberry TreeThe true story of the famous African American writer, who as a young girl learned about hope and strength from her mother.Themes: Dreams and Aspirations, Gender Roles, Death in Family, African American History Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level LElizabeti's SchoolIncludes reference to the entire Elizabeti series, with special emphasis on Elizabeti's School. Perfect for back to school!Themes: Family, Growing Up, Sibling Relationships, Learning, Responsibility, School Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level LUnder the Lemon MoonA girl in Mexico learns about generosity and forgiveness when she discovers someone has stolen lemons from her tree.Themes: Forgiving, Sharing, Community, Mexico Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level MChildren of Long AgoIn this book Lessie Jones Little uses poetry to recall her childhood in the early part of the twentieth century in rural North Carolina.Themes: Poetry/Verse, Family Traditions, African Americans, History, Early Childhood Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level MDeshawn Days GuideIn this uplifting story told in verse, a young boy living in the inner city projects tells about his hopes, fears and dreams.Themes: Family, Love, Growing Up, Self-esteem, Poetry, Urban Life, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level MGiving Thanks GuideA celebration of beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief.Themes: Thankfulness, The Earth and Environment, Iroquois Tradition, Native Americans, Peaceful World Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level MGrandfather CountsIn this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.Themes: Grandparents, Sharing, Intergenerational Relationships, Biracial Families, Asian Americans, Immigration, Learning Languages, Multiethnic/Diversity, International, Sharing/Giving, Counting Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level MThe Palm of My HeartAfrican American children celebrate the beauty of their lives and their culture through poetry.Themes: African American Interest, Self-Esteem, Community, Poetry, Family Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level MSaturday at the New YouA girl spends the day at her mother's hair salon, a neighborhood gathering place.Themes: Working Mothers, Community, Taking Children to Work Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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Guided Reading Level MThe Secret to FreedomIn the days before the Civil War, an enslaved girl and her older brother help slaves escape to freedom using the Underground Railroad quilt code.Themes: History, Quilting, Civil Rights, Discrimination, African Americans Download Classroom Guide in PDF |
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