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.

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

Using this RL.K.1 Common Core Activity, students answer questions aboutkey details in a text.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Using Fun With Poetry Activity, students read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1. to build reading comprehension skills.

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