BLOSSOMS BEGINNING READERS LEVEL GUIDE Level 1 Early Emergent Readers Grades PK-K Books at this level have strong picture support with carefully controlled text and repetitive patterns They feature a limited number of words on each page and large easy-to-read print Level 2 Emergent Readers Grade 1 Books at this level have a more complex sentence structure and more lines of text per page They depend less on repetitive patterns and pictures Familiar topics are explored but with greater depth Level 3 Early Readers Grade 2 Books at this level are carefully developed to tell a great story but in a format that children are able to read and enjoy by themselves They feature familiar vocabulary and appealing illustrations Level 4 Fluent Readers Grade 3 Books at this level have more text and use challenging vocabulary They explore less familiar topics and continue to help refine and strengthen reading skills to get ready for chapter books school to home Support for Caregivers and Teachers This book helps children grow by letting them practice reading Here are a few guiding questions to help the reader with building his or her comprehension skills Possible answers appear here in red Before Reading What do I think this story will be about I think this story will be about a New Year’s Eve party I think this story will be about two pets that are friends During Reading Pause and look at the words and pictures Why did the character do that I think Ms Green looked surprised because Spots and Stripes were fighting I think Stripes wants to bake a cake because she likes dessert After Reading Describe your favorite part of the story My favorite part was when Spots suggested that they bake a cake and play games I liked the part when Ms Green says Happy New Year and hugs her pets 2
This is Ms Green She has a flower shop called The Green Thumb Ms Green loves flowers She loves her flower shop 3
THE GREEN THUMB OPEN BUY ONE GET ONE FREE 4
Ms Green’s flower shop is in the same building as her apartment Ms Green lives in the building where she works These are Ms Green’s pets Her dog is named Spots Her cat is named Stripes Ms Green loves Spots and Stripes Spots and Stripes love Ms Green 5
