1st Grade Jump Start » 1st Grade Jump Start - Reading: Week 1

1st Grade Jump Start - Reading: Week 1

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Reading 

Week 1 - Day 1

  • Read The Tale of Two Beasts
  • Did you notice that there were 2 different versions of the story.  
  • In the 1st part of the story:
    • Who was the storyteller?  
    • Who was considered “the beast”?

  • In the 2nd part of the story:
    • Who was the storyteller?
    • Who was considered “the beast”?

Reading

Week 1 - Day 2

  • Remember, good readers often re-read The Tale of Two Beasts. Tell an adult some of the story elements:
    • Who were the main characters?
    • Where did the story take place?
    • What was the problem and how was it solved? Include elements from both parts of the story.
  • Print out & use Sight word cards to practice at home.  Click here for Ways to Use Sight Word Cards at home.
  • Read any book of choice for 20 minutes.

Reading 

Week 1 - Day 3

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Week 1 - Day 4


  • Make a list of any 5 verbs you can think of and write them down. Try acting them out with family!
  • Print out & use Sight word cards to practice at home.  Click here for Ways to Use Sight Word Cards at home.
  • Read any book of choice for 20 minutes.

Reading  

Week 1 - Day 5

  • Check for understanding
  1. Name 2 things that the girl did that she thought the beast would like.
  2. How do you think this made the beast feel?
  3. How do you think the girl felt at the end of part 1?
  4. Did the beast like how he was treated?  How do you know?  Were there clues in part 1? How about in part 2?