Readers Have Big Jobs to Do
Fluency, Phonics and ComprehensionSession 12
Readers don't just work hard to read the words. They work hard to understand their books. As they read, they ask, "Am I getting it?" If not, reread to figure it out.Session 13
Readers pay attention to what is happening in their book and imagine more than just what is in the pictures. They use their imagination to make a movie in their minds.Session 14
To make sure readers really understand their books, it is important not to just pay close attention to the actions, but also pay attention to the dialogue. They keep track of who is talking as they read.Session 15
Readers learn new words from all the books they read. When you figure out how to read a word, but you don't know what it means, you stop and think about it. You can look for clues in the pictures and the other words to understand the word the best you can.
Now that you are great at picking a strategy to figure out a tricky word, you have to be sure the word you THINK you figured out looks right, sounds right and makes sense in the story you are reading. If it doesn't...
try another strategy!
Learning About the World
Nonfiction Reading
Reading Aloud Like Experts
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Session 13
To share your book like an expert, you need to first notice things that are worth sharing. It helps to mark pages where you find something interesting or important to share. Sometimes these things make you want to learn more.Session 14
To read a book as an expert, it helps to think about and practice how to read each part, making your voice show the feelings behind the words.Session 15
To read a book as an expert, it helps to study all the parts you find interesting and important, thinking not just like a reader, but also like a writer. You might notice words that make a detailed picture in your mind, or a part that makes you react in a big way or feel something.Session 16
Readers make a plan to talk and think about key words.Session 17
When you are reading a book aloud as an expert, it is helpful to bring the book to life, not just with your voice, but also with your body.Session 18
When you are sharing your books aloud as an expert, it is important to check in with your audience (your reading buddy) to make sure that he or she is "with" you, understanding the information you are sharing.Tackling Super Hard Words in Order to Keep Learning
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Session 7
We will review the good habits for solving hard words from unit 1 and add some new ones.Session 8
If you come across a long word, split up the word by syllables and crash the parts together. Then you should think, "What word makes sense here?"Session 9
Readers check that the words they are reading look right and make sense by doing a slow check.Session 10
When readers come across a new word, they don't ignore these words, or let those words stop them from reading and learning about their topic. They say the word the best they can and think, "What does this new word mean?"NEW THIS WEEK...
Session 11
It is important to be on the lookout for key words, they are key to understanding your topic.Session 12
Nonfiction readers reread pages in their books to find the "just right" reading voice for each page.
Getting Smart on Nonfiction Topics
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Sessions 1 and 2-
When you are reading nonfiction , or books about real life, readers start learning about a topic even before they read page 1. When they do a sneak peek, readers are already learning stuff about their topic.Session 3-
If you want to get super smart about a nonfiction topic, you read the words on the page and then have little chats chats about the book. Use your own words and your own ideas to to talk about the book (or page) with yourself or with a friend.Session 4 -
At the end of a book, readers think, "What have I learned about this topic? Am I smarter about this topic now?" Then they look back at the book and try to remember ALL that the book taught them.Session 5 -
To understand and remember the information in nonfiction books better, remember to make your voice smoother and livelier as you read.Word Detectives
Strategies for Using High-Frequency Words and for Decoding
FINISHED!
Although, we will continue to be word detectives as we tackle more complex text throughout the year.Word Detectives Take an Even Closer Look:
Using Knowledge of Letters, Sounds, and Words to Read
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This week, the Word Detectives in Room 103 will continue looking closely at tricky words.
1. We will hunt for long vowel words.
2. We will keep practicing reading words that with the digraphs-
th, ch, sh, and wh
3. Word detectives remember to look at word endings like -ed, -ing, or -s to make sure they are reading accurately.
4. We will spend time focusing on contractions.
Word Detectives Tap into the Power of Snap Words
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Word Detectives in Training
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Session 1
Word detectives are always on the lookout. They notice when there's a problem and stop to solve it right away.Session 2
Word detectives make sure they look closely across the whole word, from start to end.Session 3
Word detectives use everything they know to solve problems.Session 4
When word detectives think they know what a word might say, they do a s-l-o-w check to be sure. They say the word slowly as they slide their finger under the word. They check that all the parts look right.FINISHED!
Unit 1
Building Reading Habits
The first graders have been building good reading habits.
The best way to become a strong reader is to read, read, and read some more! 
The first graders will practice working together to become stronger readers.
Habits for Tracking Hard Words
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Practicing Good Habits for Solving Tricky Words
Check the Picture -
Readers don't just take a sneak peek to see what the book is going to be about. They also take a sneak peek to see what the page is going to be about. Then, if they get stuck on a word, they can use the page to think.Look at ALL the Parts of the Word -
When readers are stuck on a tricky word, they don't just look at the first letter. They look at all the parts of the word to help figure it out.Get a Running Start -
Readers use meaning to figure out tricky words too. Go back to the beginning of the sentence and start again, sometimes the other words will carry you over a tricky word.Check it! Do a Double-Check! -
Readers do a double check when they figure out a tricky word. They check to make sure a word make sense with the story, AND they also check the letters on the page to be sure the word looks right.Try it 2 Ways -
Some letters make 2 different sounds, especially the vowels. If you sound out a word and it doesn't make sense in the story, try another sound.Habits for Reading Long and Strong
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The first graders are learning that good readers have reading habits that they remember all by themselves. We are practicing remembering the habits without being reminded.
The students will be assigned reading partners that they will stay with durning our next bend of learning called "Habits for Tracking Hard Words."
One habit good readers have is taking a sneak peek at their book. The next habit is to check that sneak peek. They peek, and then they think.
Another habit good readers have, is to do something at the end of a book.
