Comprehension

Story Mountain Poster

Story Mountain Poster

Read the definitions below of the terms that are used. After reading Shin-chi’s Canoe by Nicola I. Campbell, complete the graphic organizer poster. Definitions: Exposition- the beginning of the story where the characters and setting are first introduced Rising action-...

Sight Word Cards

Sight Word Cards

Use these sight word cards to play fun games, including: • Memory • Word Walk • Watercolor Magic • Scribble Bag • Sand Tray • Cup Crash • Hidden Toy • Sight Word Slam Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The child shows proficiency with reading. *Note: WonderHere Learning...

Look at a Character

Look at a Character

Folktales oftentimes have characters with strong traits. After reading a folktale of your choice, complete the character profile. Draw a picture of the character in the middle, and use adjectives to describe how they look and act on either side. Practice this two...

ABC Order Sort

ABC Order Sort

Allow the child to manipulate the cards on the floor or table, to put them in alphabetical order. Use an ABC chart for reference if necessary Learning Benchmarks: Primary: ABC Order Sort *Note: WonderHere Learning Benchmarks are adopted from the Finnish Model and...

Understanding Poetry Using Pictures

Understanding Poetry Using Pictures

Step 1: Select one poem from The Earth under Sky Bear’s Feet: Native American Poems of the Land by Joseph Bruchac. The poem should be at least 6 lines and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Step 2: Read the poem aloud and think of images that come to mind as you...

Folktale Checklist and Response Project

Folktale Checklist and Response Project

Step 1: Read or reread your weekly text, The Mud Pony, which is a traditional Skidi Pawnee folktale and complete the Folktale Checklist. Step 2: Complete the Read and Respond task cards. Step 3: • Present your pieces in a presentation. • You can display them on...

Text Evidence Detectives

Text Evidence Detectives

1. Read the passage three times. Each time you read, color one of the hearts. 2. Lightly color the crayons to match the color listed. Crayons or colored pencils will work best. 3. Read each question and answer inside the corresponding crayon. 4. Underline where you...

Text Features BINGO

Text Features BINGO

Everyone needs a Bingo card. Print out the bingo cards that you will be using. Use page 2 for the colored version and page 3 for the black and white version. If you are only using the cards once, you can use markers to place an X. If you would like to reuse the cards,...

Online Research Project

Online Research Project

Research ways to act ethical in online environments and respect privacy and copyrights. Learning Benchmarks: Comprehensive: The child understands the importance of acting ethically in online environments and respecting privacy and copyrights. *Note: WonderHere...