Reading
In 1st grade...The following are strands that run through all of the reading and writing that we do in 1st grade:
Fiction: characters/character traits setting problem/solution beginning/middle/end retelling key details from the text Non-Fiction: main idea 3 supporting details author's purpose **Supporting answers with evidence from the text!*** At home... When students come across a tricky word:
After reading:
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Practice Ideas
Children grow as readers and thinkers by READING!
Students should be reading at home for 15-20 minutes DAILY. In the fall, this may look like you reading a book to your child and discussing what you've read. As the year goes by, you'll be "handing the baton" to your child. But, no matter how proficient a reader your child is, don't give up that precious "read with" time! Reading is THINKING! Have "discussions" about book!! Perhaps the most important thing you can do at home to build reading skills is simply having a conversation about a book. After every book, try presenting discussion starters like: Fiction:
Non-Fiction:
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Websites
DPS Lion is an online database with several resources the district pays for and is FREE for students to use. Create a free account using your child's student ID number to gain access. Some resources we love are BrainPop Jr., Tumble Books, and Pebble Go.
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