Independent Study Packet Week 2 Kindergarten and 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Resources

Author Study: Faith Ringgold large image

This engaging lesson teaches students about the famous author Faith Ringgold. Students will explore two pieces of literature, comparing and contrasting story elements, then write opinion pieces to illustrate which book they liked best.

Lesson Plan

Author Study: Faith Ringgold

Lesson Plan

Author Study: Faith Ringgold

This engaging lesson teaches students about the famous author Faith Ringgold. Students will explore two pieces of literature, comparing and contrasting story elements, then write opinion pieces to illustrate which book they liked best.

First Grade

Reading

Lesson Plan

The Night Before Christmas: Part 2

Worksheet

The Night Before Christmas: Part 2

Kindergarten

Rhyming

Enjoy part 2 of this classic holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas! Your little ones can color the illustrations as they read along.

Worksheet

The Night Before Christmas: Part 2

Worksheet

The Night Before Christmas: Part 2

Enjoy part 2 of this classic holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas! Your little ones can color the illustrations as they read along.

Kindergarten

Rhyming

Worksheet

Measurement and Data 2

Guided Lesson

Measurement and Data 2

First Grade

Measurement

Measurement and data in first grade includes such important concepts as comparing the length and weight of two objects using a third object. This guided lesson, designed by curriculum experts, takes students on an exploration of these measurement and data concepts. Once through with the lesson, kids can gain extra practice with measurement and data with the accompanying worksheets.

Guided Lesson

Measurement and Data 2

Guided Lesson

Measurement and Data 2

Measurement and data in first grade includes such important concepts as comparing the length and weight of two objects using a third object. This guided lesson, designed by curriculum experts, takes students on an exploration of these measurement and data concepts. Once through with the lesson, kids can gain extra practice with measurement and data with the accompanying worksheets.

This printable chore list will help your child keep a track of his activities each week. He can personalize the chart by making his own list of chores.

This printable chore list will help your child keep a track of his activities each week. He can personalize the chart by making his own list of chores.

As students become independent readers, they may have questions about what they read. Instead of taking the questions as they come up, encourage students to write them down using this handy worksheet.

As students become independent readers, they may have questions about what they read. Instead of taking the questions as they come up, encourage students to write them down using this handy worksheet.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Character Paper Dolls

Worksheet

Character Paper Dolls

First Grade

Reading

After independent reading, check in to see how students are understanding what they read. Having students make character paper dolls is a fun way to assess their comprehension and bring the story to life!

Worksheet

Character Paper Dolls

Worksheet

Character Paper Dolls

After independent reading, check in to see how students are understanding what they read. Having students make character paper dolls is a fun way to assess their comprehension and bring the story to life!

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Following Instructions #2

Worksheet

Following Instructions #2

First Grade

Reading

Make following instructions fun and interesting with this worksheet! Your child will practice an important skill that's needed on a daily basis.

Worksheet

Following Instructions #2

Worksheet

Following Instructions #2

Make following instructions fun and interesting with this worksheet! Your child will practice an important skill that's needed on a daily basis.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

The Headless Horseman

Worksheet

The Headless Horseman

First Grade

Reading

Experience The Legend of Sleepy Hollow from two different points of view!

Worksheet

The Headless Horseman

Worksheet

The Headless Horseman

Experience The Legend of Sleepy Hollow from two different points of view!

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat

Worksheet

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat

Kindergarten

Reading

After reading the poem, draw a picture of the two main characters.

Worksheet

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat

Worksheet

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat

After reading the poem, draw a picture of the two main characters.

Kindergarten

Reading

Worksheet

Contrasting Literature Quiz 2

Game

Contrasting Literature Quiz 2

Kindergarten

Reading

Game

Contrasting Literature Quiz 2

Game

Contrasting Literature Quiz 2

Kindergarten

Reading

Game

Informational Text Quiz 2

Game

Informational Text Quiz 2

Kindergarten

Reading

Game

Informational Text Quiz 2

Game

Informational Text Quiz 2

Read the story of the magical soup pot, then answer two reading comprehension questions.

Read the story of the magical soup pot, then answer two reading comprehension questions.

Kindergarten

Reading

Worksheet

Venn Diagram: Same Topic, Different Information

Worksheet

Venn Diagram: Same Topic, Different Information

First Grade

Reading

Using this Venn diagram, young readers will compare and contrast two thematically similar works of nonfiction.

Worksheet

Venn Diagram: Same Topic, Different Information

Worksheet

Venn Diagram: Same Topic, Different Information

Using this Venn diagram, young readers will compare and contrast two thematically similar works of nonfiction.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Predict: First and Next #2

Worksheet

Predict: First and Next #2

Kindergarten

Reading

Kids match pictures showing what came first with pictures showing what came next.

Worksheet

Predict: First and Next #2

Worksheet

Predict: First and Next #2

Kids match pictures showing what came first with pictures showing what came next.

Kindergarten

Reading

Worksheet

One Two Buckle My Shoe

Worksheet

One Two Buckle My Shoe

Kindergarten

Reading

Draw a picture for each line of this nursery rhyme favorite!

Worksheet

One Two Buckle My Shoe

Worksheet

One Two Buckle My Shoe

Draw a picture for each line of this nursery rhyme favorite!

Kindergarten

Reading

Worksheet

Jack and the Beanstalk: Part 2

Worksheet

Jack and the Beanstalk: Part 2

First Grade

Reading

Fee Fi Fo Fum! Take your young reader on an adventure and build basic comprehension skills while reading the classic fairy tale, "Jack and the Beanstalk."

Worksheet

Jack and the Beanstalk: Part 2

Worksheet

Jack and the Beanstalk: Part 2

Fee Fi Fo Fum! Take your young reader on an adventure and build basic comprehension skills while reading the classic fairy tale, "Jack and the Beanstalk."

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Making Inferences With Pictures

Worksheet

Making Inferences With Pictures

First Grade

Reading

In this worksheet, learners will refer to illustrations to make inferences about which of two lines of text is true.

Worksheet

Making Inferences With Pictures

Worksheet

Making Inferences With Pictures

In this worksheet, learners will refer to illustrations to make inferences about which of two lines of text is true.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Prince and Princess Writing Prompt

Worksheet

Prince and Princess Writing Prompt

First Grade

Reading

It's up to your 2nd grader to make a story based on a prince, a princess and two huge grins. Try story elements like setting, background and a problem.

Worksheet

Prince and Princess Writing Prompt

Worksheet

Prince and Princess Writing Prompt

It's up to your 2nd grader to make a story based on a prince, a princess and two huge grins. Try story elements like setting, background and a problem.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

These Stories Are (Almost) the Same

Lesson Plan

These Stories Are (Almost) the Same

First Grade

Reading

Stories can change a lot depending on the point of view they are told from. In this lesson, students explore point of view by comparing and contrasting two versions of "The Three Little Pigs."

Lesson Plan

These Stories Are (Almost) the Same

Lesson Plan

These Stories Are (Almost) the Same

Stories can change a lot depending on the point of view they are told from. In this lesson, students explore point of view by comparing and contrasting two versions of "The Three Little Pigs."

First Grade

Reading

Lesson Plan

The Magical Book Matcher

Worksheet

The Magical Book Matcher

First Grade

Reading

The more students read about a topic, the more they’ll become experts! Help kids embrace their expert status by having them recommend books to friends. They'll write a letter recommending at least two different books, sharing what makes each unique.

Worksheet

The Magical Book Matcher

Worksheet

The Magical Book Matcher

The more students read about a topic, the more they’ll become experts! Help kids embrace their expert status by having them recommend books to friends. They'll write a letter recommending at least two different books, sharing what makes each unique.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book

Activity

Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book

Kindergarten

Reading

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

Activity

Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book

Activity

Make a "First Day of School" Photo Book

Make a photo book to provide a reassuring guide for your child's first days and weeks of school.

Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.

Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.

First Grade

Reading

Activity

Going to the Park? Make a Map!

Activity

Going to the Park? Make a Map!

First Grade

Reading

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

Activity

Going to the Park? Make a Map!

Activity

Going to the Park? Make a Map!

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

First Grade

Reading

Activity

Tricky Words...Record!

Worksheet

Tricky Words...Record!

First Grade

Reading

As students learn to read independently, they’ll undoubtedly run into words they have trouble decoding. This worksheet helps students to reflect on the tricky words they run into and how they can decode them.

Worksheet

Tricky Words...Record!

Worksheet

Tricky Words...Record!

As students learn to read independently, they’ll undoubtedly run into words they have trouble decoding. This worksheet helps students to reflect on the tricky words they run into and how they can decode them.

As students begin to read independently, they may have questions about what they read. These questions should be encouraged! Have students record their questions about their reading or any unknown words on this graphic organizer.

As students begin to read independently, they may have questions about what they read. These questions should be encouraged! Have students record their questions about their reading or any unknown words on this graphic organizer.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Would You Recommend It?

Worksheet

Would You Recommend It?

First Grade

Reading

Engage your students in retelling stories and sharing their thoughts with this fun worksheet. After reading a book independently, young critics will tell what happens in the story and explain why they would or would not recommend it.

Worksheet

Would You Recommend It?

Worksheet

Would You Recommend It?

Engage your students in retelling stories and sharing their thoughts with this fun worksheet. After reading a book independently, young critics will tell what happens in the story and explain why they would or would not recommend it.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Is the Book Just Right?

Worksheet

Is the Book Just Right?

First Grade

Reading

As students practice reading independently, they’ll run into tricky words. Help them learn how to identify which books are “just right” for their reading level by recording how many tricky words they run into.

Worksheet

Is the Book Just Right?

Worksheet

Is the Book Just Right?

As students practice reading independently, they’ll run into tricky words. Help them learn how to identify which books are “just right” for their reading level by recording how many tricky words they run into.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Reading Report: Text-to-Text Connections

Worksheet

Reading Report: Text-to-Text Connections

First Grade

Reading

Fluent readers are able to derive meaning from the text and make connections! Have your students read independently, and then check for comprehension by having them share how it connects to other books they've read.

Worksheet

Reading Report: Text-to-Text Connections

Worksheet

Reading Report: Text-to-Text Connections

Fluent readers are able to derive meaning from the text and make connections! Have your students read independently, and then check for comprehension by having them share how it connects to other books they've read.

Have students practice reading fluency by reflecting on what they’ve read using this fun worksheet. After reading independently, students are encouraged to share what they’ve read, ask questions, and make predictions.

Have students practice reading fluency by reflecting on what they’ve read using this fun worksheet. After reading independently, students are encouraged to share what they’ve read, ask questions, and make predictions.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Picking "Just Right" Books

Worksheet

Picking "Just Right" Books

First Grade

Reading

Help students prepare for reader’s workshop by picking books to read independently. Students will choose three books that look appealing and read one page. If there are five or less words that are tricky to read, they've found a book that is just right!

Worksheet

Picking "Just Right" Books

Worksheet

Picking "Just Right" Books

Help students prepare for reader’s workshop by picking books to read independently. Students will choose three books that look appealing and read one page. If there are five or less words that are tricky to read, they've found a book that is just right!

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Resources for 'independent study packet week 2'

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Kindergarten and 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Resources for 'independent study packet week 2'