Using this Comparing Similar Text Important Points Worksheet, students read two different texts about the same topic of the same story in order to compare and contrast important points.

Using Comparing Similar Texts Organizing Data Worksheet, students compare the text features from two texts to determine how they are alike and different.

This Details about Digging Up Dinosaurs Worksheet helps students identify the main idea and key details while reading a passage about dinosaurs.

Using Characters in Blueberries for Sal Worksheet, students compare two characters from a story to determine how they are alike and different.

Using Supporting Details in the Text Worksheet, students explain the reasons the author gives for the girl to get Pal from her grandma.

Using Tracking Genres I've Read Worksheet, students write examples of each kind of book that they have read throughout the year.

Using Identifying the Author's Reasons in a Text Worksheet, students explain the reasons the author gives for the boy to get Petey from his aunt.

Using Story Books and Poems 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.

Using Key Details Graphic Organizer Worksheet,students identify the main topic and retell key details while reading a fiction or non-fiction text.

Using this Author and Illustrators Worksheet, students write the names of the author and illustrator and explain how each person helps to tell the story.

Using Main Idea and Details Activity,students identify the main topic and retell key details of a text with support and prompting.

Using Making Connections Between Stories Activity, studentsdescribe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Using Pictures Tell Stories Sequencing Activity, studentsdescribethe relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear.

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

The DRAW Song (MP3) will help students recognize the sight word DRAW when it is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences put to a catchy tune.

The FIRST Song (MP3) will help students recognize the sight word FIRST when it is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences put to a catchy tune.

The FIVE Song (MP3) will help students recognize the sight word FIVE when it is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences put to a catchy tune.

The FOUND Song (MP3) will help students recognize the sight word FOUND when it is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences put to a catchy tune.

The FOUR Song (MP3) will help students recognize the sight word FOUR when it is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences put to a catchy tune.

The FROM Song (MP3) will help students recognize the sight word FROM when it is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences put to a catchy tune.