Portals to Reading Jr. | GRADES 1–3

Practice of Common Core phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills through literature

These reproducible teacher resources are filled with activities that reinforce literacy development as children read books commonly included in your reading program. Lessons align with Common Core State Standards and the skills covered in your reading program.

Phonics

Comprehension

• cause and effect
  

• fact and opinion
  

• main idea
  

• evaluating
  

• sequencing
  

• retelling
  

• making connections

Vocabulary

• base words
  

• compound words
  

• antonyms and synonyms
  

• classifying words
  

• homophones
  

• using context
  

• choosing the correct meaning
  

• language fun
  

• alike and different

Writing

• retelling the story
  

• journal writing
  

• making a book
  

• character description
  

• extending the story

The pick-and-choose format lets you select those activities that meet the needs of the entire class, a small group, or a single student. Home/school activities reinforce skills learned in the classroom.

LOOK INSIDE

These reproducible
materials are
non-returnable.