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1st Grade Independent and Guided Reading Resources

134 resources

1st Grade Independent and Guided Reading Resources

134 resources

Worksheet
Worksheet1st GradeGroup Reading Worksheet

Using the Group Reading Worksheet, students use this form when you meet with a group and read fiction or non-fiction text.

Activity
Activity1st GradeComparing Books Activity

Using Comparing Books Activity, studentsidentify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic.

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Activity1st GradeFinger Spaces Sorting Activity

Using Finger Spaces Sorting Activity, studentsread the book by following the words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page to build their understanding of the organization of print.

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Activity1st GradeI Like Colors Flip Book Activity

Using I Like Colors Flip Book Activity, students read the emergent reader with purpose and understanding to improve fluency and accuracy.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson1st GradeRF.1.4 First Grade Common Core Lesson

This RF.1.4 First Grade Common Core Lesson First Grade Common Core Lesson includes RF.1.4 Worksheets, RF.1.4 Activities,RF.1.4 Assessment, andRF.1.4 Poster.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson1st GradeRI.1.3 First Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RI.1.3 First Grade Common Core Lesson, students describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text to build reading comprehension skills.

Activity
Activity1st GradeWhose Point of View Compare and Contrast Activity

Using this Whose Point of View Compare and Contrast Activity, students identify whether a story is being told in a first- or third-person POV, while comparing and contrasting the two.

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Activity1st GradeAnimal Myth Busters Author's Purpose Activity

Using Animal Myth Busters Author's Purpose Activity, students read animal myths to explain how an author uses evidence to support points in a text.

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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 GradeComparing Points of View Activity

Using Comparing Points of View Activity, students distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.

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Activity1st GradeComparing Texts Compare and Contrast Activity

Using Comparing Texts Compare and Contrast Activity, students compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

Worksheet
Worksheet1st GradeSmall Group Checklist Worksheet

Using the Small Group Checklist Worksheet, students participate in a group discussion using these small group discussion rules.

Activity
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 GradeLooking at the Character's Viewpoints Activity

Using Looking at the Character's Viewpoints Activity, students acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters to gain a different perspective.

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Activity1st GradeReading Informational Texts Book Review Activity

Using Reading Informational Texts Book Review Activity, students read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts.

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Activity1st GradeWhat Have You Read This Year Activity

Using What Have You Read This Year Activity, students read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry.

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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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Activity1st GradeComparing Texts Activity

Using Comparing Texts Activity, studentsidentify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic.

Activity
Activity1st GradeComparing Two Stories Activity

Using Comparing Two Stories Activity, students compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story by different authors or from different cultures.

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Activity1st GradeFavorite Books and Characters Activity

Using Favorite Books and Characters Activity, studentscompare and contrast characters in their favorite books.