Click on the link above to hear this week's story read aloud.
Comprehension Questions:
Where does the story take place? (On a train)
Who are the characters in the story? ( Gus, Conductor, Peg)
Who is the story mostly about? (Gus.)
Who helps Gus with his bag? (The Conductor.)
Where does the train go? (The Zoo).
What type of story is Gus Takes the Train? (Fantasy)
WRITING
Writing Activity:
Students will recall the events in the story to summarize. A paragraph frame for your child to use is below.
Example:
Gus goes on an adventure in the story, Gus Takes the Train. To begin with, __________________________________. Next, _________________________. Then, ________________________________. Finally, ______________________.
friend, full, good, hold, many, pull
Suggested Activity: Go Fish
We played this game a lot when my youngest learned her words. Make a set of sight word pairs (or make four like the original game) for each word. You’ll probably want at least 30 cards. Deal out five cards to each player. Play using the Go Fish rules — either looking for two or four cards to make a set.
Click on this Spelling City link to have fun practicing your words.
Skill short /u/
1.) up 4.) nut
2.) bug 5.) hug
3.) mud 6.) tub
Challenge Words: shut, stub
Click above to listen to another teacher read the comparison text City Zoo to her class. She has a fun assignment that you can do.