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READING DEVELOPMENT In-Class Activity Packet Program for Entering 2nd Graders

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In-Class Activity: Lesson 1 Three by the Sea Which story did you like the best? Circle your answer. Lolly s Story Sam s Story Why did you like this story? Sam s Story What animal would you like to have as a pet? What would you do with your pet? Draw a picture of you and that pet. 1

What do you like to do at the beach? Draw a picture of you and your friends at the beach. 2

Write your own story: Make up your own story about a rat and a cat. It can be funny or scary. Draw a picture of your story. 3

In-Class Activity: Lesson 1 Write the correct word under each picture. Circle each word in the puzzle. All words go across. cone kite cube cape cake tube bone tape c a p e t c a p e y m d k g t a p e x a c a k e e l b c e i c o n e c w n b o n e h a r o p f t u b e n z e d j o o m y c c u b e n e b s t r p k i t e 4

tap + e = In-Class Activity: Lesson 1 Write each word with a silent e on the lines below. Say the word out loud. t a p e lat + e = plan + e = at + e = nos + e = bit + e = cut + e = con + e = Now use the words to fill in the sentences below. I put the two papers together with some. I can fly in the air in a. We are not on time! We are! I like ice cream in a. You smell with your. A kitten is. t a p e My dad and I If that snake gets mad, it will hot dogs for lunch. you. 5

In-Class Activity: Lesson 1 Answer each riddle with a word from the box. rose slide flute bike white mice plane nose I am pretty and red. I smell nice. What am I? I am a We like to eat cheese. Cats like to chase us. What are we? We are You ride inside me. I fly in the sky. What am I? I am a I have two wheels. I am fun to ride. What am I? I am a You find me at the park. I am fun to go down. What am I? I am a I am the color of clouds and the color of snow. What am I? I am a I am on your face. You use me to smell. What am I? I am a You use your mouth to play me. I make pretty music. What am I? I am a 6

In-Class Activity: Lesson 1 Circle any words with a silent e at the end. Then, check Yes or No to answer each question. Yes No 3 Can you fly a whale? Can you eat a stone? Can you ride a bike? Do you want a bite of slime? Can you sing a tune? Do you like ice cream in a tube? Does a rose smell good? Can you swim in a lake? Do you wear a cape to school? 7

In-Class Activity: Lesson 2 Inspector Hopper Ladybug Is Missing In this story McBugg was very hungry. What do you like to eat? Draw a picture of yourself eating that food. 8

Ladybug Is Missing McBugg helped Inspector Hopper find Mrs. Ladybug. Who helps you when you have a problem? When do you help other people? Draw a picture of a time you helped someone. 9

Write your own story: Write your own story about Inspector Hopper and McBugg. Draw a picture of your story. 10

In-Class Activity: Lesson 2 Write the correct word under each picture. Circle each word in the puzzle. toast line bridge grapes boat tube toad tape t a p e t c i p e y m g o g t a p e x r a b o a t l b a s i a o n e c p t b d n e h a e o p f t u b e s z e d j o o m y c b r i d g e b s d o p l i n e 11

In-Class Activity: Lesson 2 Answer each riddle with a word from the box. toad coat moat throat toast road soap boat You wear me when it s cold. I keep you warm. What am I? I am a You use me when you wash your hands. What am I? I am You eat me in the morning. You put jam on me. What am I? I am I hop and croak. I have warts. What am I? I am a I float. You ride in me on a lake. What am I? I am a I go from place to place. Cars drive on me. What am I? I am a I keep people out of the castle. I am full of water. What am I? I am a I am a part of your body. I get sore when you are sick. What am I? I am your 12

In-Class Activity: Lesson 3 Mouse Soup Introduction How would you get away from the weasel? Draw a picture of your escape plan. 13

Bees and the Mud How would you feel if bees were stuck on your head? How would you get the bees to go away? Draw a picture of your plan to get rid of the bees. 14

Write your own story: Write your own story about a clever mouse. Draw a picture of your story. 15

In-Class Activity: Lesson 3 Write the correct word under each picture. Circle each word in the puzzle. snail peach queen train three coat seal tray c o a t s c o a t y m p n g s e p e x e a t h r e e b a i s a o n t t c l e l n e r r h o a f t r a i n z l d j o y f y c q u e e n e b s d o p l o n e 16

In-Class Activity: Lesson 3 Circle any words with ee or ea. Then, check Yes or No to answer each question. Yes No 3 Does a bird have a beak? Is candy good to eat? Is a bathtub deep? Do sheep live in trees? Is ice cream cold? Do you have stinky feet? Is the sky green? Do you like beans? Do you brush your teeth in bed? Do shells come from the sea? 17

In-Class Activity: Lesson 4 The Ups and Downs of Simpson Snail Simpson Gets Stuck Do you have ups and downs like Simpson Snail? Ups Playing with my friends 1. 2. 3. 4. Downs Rainy days when I can t play outside 1. 2. 3. 4. Draw a picture of yourself having a good day. 18

A New Shell Have you ever wanted something new? What was it? Did you get it? What other funny shells might Simpson try on? Draw a picture of Simpson in a funny shell. 19

The Flight Do you wish you could fly? Where would you go? If you could be any animal, what would you be? Draw a picture of yourself as an animal. 20

In-Class Activity: Lesson 4 Write your own story. Write your own story about Simpson and his friends. Draw a picture of your story. 21

In-Class Activity: Lesson 5 Frog and Toad Together A List Do you ever make lists? What kinds of lists? Make your own list of things to do. Go to Reading Class. A List of Things to Do Today 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 22

The Garden If you had a garden, what would you grow in it? Draw a picture of your garden. Cookies What is your favorite food? Do you ever eat too much? What happens? What do you need will power for? 23

In-Class Activity: Lesson 5 Write your own story. Write your own story about Frog and Toad. What do they do together? Where do they go? Draw a picture of your story. 24