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Kindergarten Independent and Guided Reading Resources

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Assessment
AssessmentKindergartenChrysanthemum Worksheet

Using Chrysanthemum Worksheet, students read Chrysanthemum and describe what she says and does when her school friends make fun of her adored name.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenReading High Frequency Words Worksheet

This Reading High Frequency Words Worksheet gives Kindergarten readers hands-on practice tracing four Dolch sight words and then spotting them inside simple sentences. An answer key is included, so sight-word practice takes no prep at all.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenI Can Read From Left to Right Worksheet

The I Can Read From Left to Right Worksheet gives kindergarten readers nine short sentences to track and mark, with picture cards for support. An answer key is included, so print-concepts practice needs no prep.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenFeeling 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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WorksheetKindergartenGroup 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.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenAsking Questions Worksheet

Using Asking Questions Worksheet, students ask questions to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood while reading or being read to.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenComparing 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.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenDifferent Types of Text Graphic Organizer Worksheet

Using Different Types of Text Graphic Organizer Worksheet, students use the organizer below to sort out the different types of texts that you found as they look through a collection of texts.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenKey Details in a Text Activity

Using Key Details in a Text Activity, students ask and answer questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

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ActivityKindergartenWhat's the Moral of the Story Activity

Using What's the Moral of the Story Activity,students recount fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

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ActivityKindergartenHow are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity

Using How are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity, students compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters.

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ActivityKindergartenAsking 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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ActivityKindergartenReading 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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ActivityKindergartenWho 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.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenAsking Questions about a Text Worksheet

Using Asking Questions about a Text Worksheet, students ask questions to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood while reading or being read to.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenFables and Folktales Activity

Using Fables and Folktales Activity,students recount fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

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ActivityKindergartenRetelling Using Key Details Activity

Using Retelling Using Key Details Activity,students read Floppy Ears to retell the story by putting key events in order.

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ActivityKindergartenKey Details for Comprehension Activity

Using Key Details for Comprehension Activity, students read The Lucky Blue Shoes to describe the characters, setting, and major events in the story.

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ActivityKindergartenAfter 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.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenReading from Left to Right Worksheet

This reading from left to right worksheet lets kindergarten students trace reading arrows, circle first words, and rewrite squished sentences with spaces. An answer key is included for quick checking.