What Comes in a Shell
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RDQ: 157 Max Word/Sent 11 Total Words 61   Diff Words 21  
Lex 200 Ave Word/.Sent 5 Hi Freq occurs 26 42.6% Hi freq 4 19%
AR 1.7 Long Sentences 0 Low Freq occurs 7 11.5% Low freq 7 33.3%
Subjective Criteria
Illustrations: High support
Only 1-4 words per page
Opening and closing text varies
2 patterns excl open/close
0 - 1 word changes in a pattern
Vocabulary: Some difficult words
Language: Simple language
Sentences: Simple phrases
Text structure: Oral/Natural
Prior Knowledge: Familiarity
Features
Topic
Environment
Shelter
*Animals
Habitat
*Animal Life
Low Frequency Words
barnacle conch lobster mussel oyster
pearl scallop