1st Grade Reading Instruction
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Running Records
How to use one of the most effective graphic organizers A running record is a way to assess a student's reading…Subjects:Reading InstructionReading and LiteratureReading Aloud -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Introducing Character Traits
Introduce the concept of character traits in your reading comprehension instruction with this graphic organizer. This…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionReading Instruction -
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Draw the Directions
Employ a printable reading activity that helps build skills in following written directions.Subjects:Reading InstructionDrawingListening -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Reading Comprehension Sequence Chain
This detail-oriented graphic organizer helps students strengthen reading comprehension by identifying important story…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionReading Instruction -
ACTIVITIES
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Your Character Comes Alive
Students answer questions about a character's implicit and inferred traits.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionReading Instruction -
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Repeated Reading
Use a variety of repeated reading activities to improve reading skills.Subjects:ReadingReading InstructionReading and Literature -
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My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Cover the topic of sibling rivalry with this book for younger readers, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionFamilies -
CHOICE BOARDS
Summer Reading Choice Board for Elementary Grades
Pair your summer reading lists with this 9-activity choice board of fun summer reading activities for elementary…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Instruction -
BOOK GUIDES
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Enhance reading abilities with an activity about Ezra Jack Keats's book The Snowy Day that enriches and expands…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
TEACHING RESOURCE
How I Teach Elementary Reading E-Book
Table of Contents: How I Teach Elementary Reading Why I Teach Elementary Reading Best Practices for Teaching…Subjects:Reading InstructionReading and Literature -
ACTIVITIES
Customizable Sight Word Activities Packet
Sight words are a staple for reading instruction, especially for early learners. The struggle is often how to…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionEarly Reading -
BOOK GUIDES
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Use Ezra Jack Keats's book Whistle for Willie to enhance children's reading abilities. Discussion prompts, activities,…Subjects:Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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Stellaluna
Stellaluna is a baby bat who is separated from her mother at a young age. This lesson includes extension ideas and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionAnimals (Zoology) -
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionSocial Studies and History -
BOOK GUIDES
The Keeping Quilt
The Keeping Quilt is a multi-generational story that follows a beloved quilt from one family member to another. The…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiteratureCulture and Diversity -
BOOK GUIDES
Miss Nelson is Missing
Ideas and activities for reading Miss Nelson is Missing.Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureDetective and Mysteries -
ACTIVITIES
Make Way for Ducklings Literature Guide
Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan includes activities and resources…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Reading Comprehension Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
5 practical, hands-on strategies for addressing reading comprehension issues that accompany Autism Spectrum Disorder…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionReading Instruction -
ACTIVITIES
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities
In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
WORKSHEETS
African Drums Craft & Reading Activity
Connect music and reading with this craft project. Students will build African hand drums, then use sounds and rhythms…Subjects:MusicArt, Music and DramaMusical Instruments -
BOOK GUIDES
Imani's Moon Teacher's Guide
Use the classroom activities in this comprehensive teacher's guide to integrate Imani's Moon into your English language…Subjects:Folk TalesReading InstructionChildren's Book -
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Enhance understanding and diversity awareness with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Hispanic heritage…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
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It's a Pajama Party!
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers pajama party-themed educational activities.Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureReading Instruction