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1st Grade Independent and Guided Reading Resources

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Worksheet1st GradeAsking Questions About Pictures Worksheet

This Asking Questions About Pictures Worksheet gives 1st Grade students an illustrated scene, four fill-in-the-bubble questions, and room to write a question of their own. Answer key included, so checking takes seconds.

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Activity1st GradeFeeling Words Activity

Using Feeling Words Activity, students read Amy Goes to First Grade to find words and phrases that describe Amy's feelings on the first day of school.

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Worksheet1st GradeGroup Research Worksheet

Using the Group Research Worksheet, students read with a partner to explore several books by your favorite author and write what you thinkabout each book.

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Worksheet1st GradeGroup Reading Worksheet

Use this Group Reading Worksheet with 1st Grade guided reading groups. Kids write the book title, their group, what the story is about, and ideas they heard and shared.

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Worksheet1st GradeSmall Group Discussions Worksheet

This small group discussions worksheet asks 1st graders to read six short sentences about talking in a group and fill in Yes or No for each one. An answer key is included, so the rules are easy to review together.

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Worksheet1st GradeGroup Reading Non-Fiction Worksheet

Use this group reading nonfiction worksheet in small groups: 1st graders record their book, group members, topic, a fact they learned and a new word, building reading and speaking skills.

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Activity1st GradeAsking Questions about a Story Activity

Using Asking Questions about a Story Activity, students Discuss a topic or read a book aloud using Question Cards to help guide questions andanswers about the topic.

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Activity1st GradeReading Questions Camping Activity

Using Reading Questions Camping Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

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Activity1st GradeWho What When Where Why How Activity

Using Who What When Where Why How Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

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Worksheet1st GradeDescribing Who Has Seen the Wind Worksheet

This describing who has seen the wind worksheet has 1st graders read a classic wind poem, then find and write the describing word in five sentences. An answer key is included.

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Worksheet1st GradeTalking to Peers Assessment Worksheet

The Talking to Peers Assessment Worksheet is a 1st grade teacher form for recording three peer writing conferences, with writer, topic, four behavior checkboxes and note lines on every card.

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Activity1st GradeAfter Reading Discussion Cards Activity

Using the After Reading Discussion Cards, students actively engage in group reading activities to discuss purpose and understanding after shared reading.

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Activity1st GradeHow the Text is Organized Activity

Using How the Text is Organized Activity, studentsdescribe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text.

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Activity1st GradeGold Medal Reading Strategies Activity

Using Gold Medal Reading Strategies Activity, students read grade-level text with purpose and understanding using graphic organizers for support.

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Activity1st GradeQuestion Cards for Reading Activity

Using Asking Questions about a Story Activity, students Discuss a topic or read a book aloud using Question Cards to help guide questions andanswers about the topic.

1st GradeAsking Questions Activity

Using the Asking Questions Activity, students actively engage in group reading activities to discuss purpose and understanding after shared reading.

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Activity1st GradeLet's Read Emergent Readers Activity

Using Let's Read Emergent Readers Activity, students read the emergent reader with purpose and understanding to improve fluency and accuracy.