Independent Study Packet Week 7 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.

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

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

Make a "Today Is" Poster

Activity

Make a "Today Is" Poster

Pre-K

Reading

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Activity

Make a "Today Is" Poster

Activity

Make a "Today Is" Poster

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

Pre-K

Reading

Activity

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

Tricky Words Bookmark

Worksheet

Tricky Words Bookmark

First Grade

Reading

As students read independently, they’ll run into words they have trouble decoding. Have your kids cut out these fun “tricky word” bookmarks to help them to recognize and record these words so that they can practice decoding them!

Worksheet

Tricky Words Bookmark

Worksheet

Tricky Words Bookmark

As students read independently, they’ll run into words they have trouble decoding. Have your kids cut out these fun “tricky word” bookmarks to help them to recognize and record these words so that they can practice decoding them!

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Reading Report: My Favorite Part

Worksheet

Reading Report: My Favorite Part

First Grade

Reading

Reading is so much more than just following words on a page—it's about deriving meaning from the text! Have your students read independently, and then check for comprehension by having them draw and write about their favorite parts.

Worksheet

Reading Report: My Favorite Part

Worksheet

Reading Report: My Favorite Part

Reading is so much more than just following words on a page—it's about deriving meaning from the text! Have your students read independently, and then check for comprehension by having them draw and write about their favorite parts.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Reading Report: Text-to-Self Connections

Worksheet

Reading Report: Text-to-Self Connections

First Grade

Reading

Reading fluency is so much more than just following words on a page—it's about finding meaning and making connections! Have your students read independently, and then check for comprehension by having them share about how it connects to their own lives.

Worksheet

Reading Report: Text-to-Self Connections

Worksheet

Reading Report: Text-to-Self Connections

Reading fluency is so much more than just following words on a page—it's about finding meaning and making connections! Have your students read independently, and then check for comprehension by having them share about how it connects to their own lives.

Who doesn't love sharing about a good book? Your students will love writing and drawing about their books in this reading comprehension activity. After students read independently, have them share about what they read using this fun worksheet.

Who doesn't love sharing about a good book? Your students will love writing and drawing about their books in this reading comprehension activity. After students read independently, have them share about what they read using this fun worksheet.

This social studies worksheet is a great way to encourage the next generation to understand the value and impact of voting while helping learners practice reading comprehension strategies.

This social studies worksheet is a great way to encourage the next generation to understand the value and impact of voting while helping learners practice reading comprehension strategies.

First Grade

Reading

Worksheet

Nonfiction Graphic Organizer Template: Main Idea and Details

Worksheet

Nonfiction Graphic Organizer Template: Main Idea and Details

Kindergarten

Reading

This graphic organizer template provides a helpful framework for young scholars as they begin to read to learn.

Worksheet

Nonfiction Graphic Organizer Template: Main Idea and Details

Worksheet

Nonfiction Graphic Organizer Template: Main Idea and Details

This graphic organizer template provides a helpful framework for young scholars as they begin to read to learn.

Did you know that you could celebrate Christmas in December and then fly to Russia to celebrate the same holiday in January?

Did you know that you could celebrate Christmas in December and then fly to Russia to celebrate the same holiday in January?

Through this lesson, your students will use academic vocabulary to discuss character traits, author's purpose, and the sequence of events in a story.

Through this lesson, your students will use academic vocabulary to discuss character traits, author's purpose, and the sequence of events in a story.

First Grade

Reading

Lesson Plan

Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting

Activity

Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting

First Grade

Reading

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Activity

Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting

Activity

Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

First Grade

Reading

Activity

Introducing Reader's Workshop!

Lesson Plan

Introducing Reader's Workshop!

Kindergarten

Reading

This lesson plan will have students practice their reading skills and build their reading stamina. This can be used as an introduction to kindergarten reader's workshop!

Lesson Plan

Introducing Reader's Workshop!

Lesson Plan

Introducing Reader's Workshop!

This lesson plan will have students practice their reading skills and build their reading stamina. This can be used as an introduction to kindergarten reader's workshop!

Kindergarten

Reading

Lesson Plan

Who Was Frederick Douglass?

Lesson Plan

Who Was Frederick Douglass?

Kindergarten

Reading

Use this lesson to teach your students about the life of Frederick Douglass. First, they will read a picture book that shares facts and beautiful illustrations to teach about his life, and then they will record important information about him on a graphic organizer. Lastly, they'll choose an important event from his life to illustrate and caption.

Lesson Plan

Who Was Frederick Douglass?

Lesson Plan

Who Was Frederick Douglass?

Use this lesson to teach your students about the life of Frederick Douglass. First, they will read a picture book that shares facts and beautiful illustrations to teach about his life, and then they will record important information about him on a graphic organizer. Lastly, they'll choose an important event from his life to illustrate and caption.

Kindergarten

Reading

Lesson Plan

Robert the Rose Horse: The Letter R

Lesson Plan

Robert the Rose Horse: The Letter R

Pre-K

Reading

This teacher-approved lesson is sure to get your kids ready for reading. Students will love learning about the letter R with a silly story and game.

Lesson Plan

Robert the Rose Horse: The Letter R

Lesson Plan

Robert the Rose Horse: The Letter R

This teacher-approved lesson is sure to get your kids ready for reading. Students will love learning about the letter R with a silly story and game.

Pre-K

Reading

Lesson Plan

Rhyming With Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Lesson Plan

Rhyming With Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Pre-K

Reading

In this lesson, your students will identify rhyming words and create illustrations from Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. They will love listening to this classic book!

Lesson Plan

Rhyming With Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Lesson Plan

Rhyming With Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

In this lesson, your students will identify rhyming words and create illustrations from Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. They will love listening to this classic book!

Sharing Opinions About Stories

Lesson Plan

Sharing Opinions About Stories

Kindergarten

Reading

Use this lesson plan to introduce, preview, or review the concept of sharing an opinion using a hilarious read aloud text! This can be used as a standalone lesson or with the lesson The Little Red Hen Story Patterns.

Lesson Plan

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Sharing Opinions About Stories

Lesson Plan

Sharing Opinions About Stories

Use this lesson plan to introduce, preview, or review the concept of sharing an opinion using a hilarious read aloud text! This can be used as a standalone lesson or with the lesson The Little Red Hen Story Patterns.

Kindergarten

Reading

Lesson Plan

The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round

Lesson Plan

The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round

First Grade

Reading

Every storyteller needs to understand beginning, middle, and end. The same goes for young readers. Help your students grasp the concept of story sections with this hands-on sequencing lesson.

Lesson Plan

The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round

Lesson Plan

The Wheels of the Story Go Round and Round

Every storyteller needs to understand beginning, middle, and end. The same goes for young readers. Help your students grasp the concept of story sections with this hands-on sequencing lesson.

First Grade

Reading

Lesson Plan

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Resources for 'independent study packet week 7'

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Kindergarten and 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Resources for 'independent study packet week 7'