Reader’s Notebook

Volume 2

Kindergarten
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Contents
Unit 4
Lesson 16: What Is Science? 1
Lesson 17: From Caterpillar to Butterfly 7
Lesson 18: Atlantic 13
Lesson 19: Sheep Take a Hike 19
Lesson 20: Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery 25

Unit 5
Lesson 21: Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin 34
Lesson 22: Leo the Late Bloomer 40
Lesson 23: Zinnia’s Flower Garden 46
Lesson 24: Chameleon, Chameleon 52
Lesson 25: Pie in the Sky 58

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Contents
Unit 6
Lesson 26: Kitten’s First Full Moon 67
Lesson 27: One of Three 73
Lesson 28: You Can Do It, Curious George! 79
Lesson 29: Look at Us 85
Lesson 30: Miss Bindergarten Celebrates
the Last Day of Kindergarten 91

High-Frequency Word Cards 101

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What Is Science?
Words to Know: is, how
Name

is how
SAM

1. The man Sam.

SAM

2. can Sam tap?

SAM

3. See Sam can tap!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Then have sentences aloud. Have children point to and name the letters
them read each sentence, look at the picture, and write is or they recognize on the page. Then have them tap their desks
how to complete the sentence. Guide children to capitalize how once for each word as they read the sentences aloud again.
at the beginning of item 2. Then have children read the Have children say other sentences with the words is or how.

Words to Know 1 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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What Is Science?
Words to Know: of, so, many, where
Name

of so many where

1. I see .

2. is Pat?

3. Come with me you

can see.

4. Nat is a fan Pat.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children sentences aloud. Have children point to and name letters they
read the sentences and look at each picture. Then have them recognize on the page. Then have them tap their desks once for
write a word from the box to complete each sentence. Guide each word as they reread the sentences. Have children say other
children to capitalize where in item 2. Then have children read the sentences with of, so, many, or where.

Words to Know 2 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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What Is Science?
Phonics: Letters Ii
Name

1. Ii Ii Ii Ii
2.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Then have ship, car, pin, fish, lips) and write Ii next to the ones whose names
children name the Alphafriend and its letter. Have them trace and contain the short i sound.
write I and i. Then help them name the pictures (igloo, wig, goat, Remind children to write the upper- and lowercase letters so they can
be easily read, using a left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression.

Phonics 3 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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What Is Science?
Phonics: Words with i
Name

Words with i

1. 2.

pan pin Tim Pam

3. 4.

nap sit mat tip

Directions Remind children to write their names. Then have Have children say the words that match each picture. Then
them look at the first picture, read the words, and circle the word have them think of words that rhyme with each one.
that matches the picture. Repeat with the remaining pictures
and words.

Phonics 4
3 Kindergarten, Unit 4
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What Is Science?
Comprehension: Details
Name

Details

Science

Directions Have children write or draw details they learned Have children share their words or pictures with the class. Tell
from the Big Book that tell something about the main idea children to speak clearly and to listen carefully as others share.
Science.

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What Is Science?
Grammar: Questions
Name

Questions
How What Where

1. is the girl doing?

2. are the plants?

3. many plants do you see?

4.

Directions Read the question words in the box with children. tion. Then have children write their own question about the
Then have them look at the drawing. Explain that the questions drawing. Have them begin the sentence with a capital letter and
about the drawing are missing a question word. Have children end it with a question mark. Have children share their questions
choose a question word from the box to complete each ques- with the class.

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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Words to Know: find, this
Name

find this

1. Can you a bat?

2. Is the bat?

3. Can you my hat?

4. is the hat!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Then have them sentences aloud. Have children point to and name the letters they
read each sentence, look at the picture, and write find or this to recognize on the page. Then have them tap their desks once for
complete the sentence. Guide children to capitalize this at the each word as they read the sentences aloud again. Have children
beginning of item 4. Then have children read the completed say other sentences with the words find or this.

Words to Know 7 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Words to Know: from, came, but, on
Name

from came but on

1. A cat to me.

2. Where are you ?

3. I can see this tag.

4. I like you, this is

where you live.
Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children name the letters they recognize on the page. Then have them
read the sentences and look at each picture. Then have them tap their desks once for each word as they reread the
write a word from the box to complete each sentence. Have sentences. Have children say other sentences with from, came,
children read the sentences aloud. Have children point to and but, and on.

Words to Know 8 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Phonics: Letters Gg
Name

1. Gg Gg Gg Gg
2.
Gg Gg
Door Gate Guitar

Gg
game comb Flowers

Directions Have children name the Alphafriend and its letter. with the /g/ sound.
Have them trace and write Gg. Then name the pictures Remind children to write the upper- and lowercase letters so
together (goat, girl, door, gate, guitar, game, comb, garden). they can be easily read.
Have children write Gg next to the pictures whose names start

Phonics 4
9 Kindergarten, Unit 4
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Phonics: Words with g
Name

Words with g

1. 2.

B a g p i g

3. 4.
Gift
G as T a g

Directions Help children name the pictures (bag, pig, gas, tag). Say pairs of words, some that rhyme with each picture name
Then have them write the missing letter to complete the first and others that do not rhyme. Have children raise their hand
picture’s name. Repeat with the rest of the pictures and words. when they hear a pair of words that rhyme.

Phonics 10 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Comprehension: Sequence of Events
Name

Sequence of Events

Directions Discuss with children the stages of development Have children share their pictures with a group.
from egg to butterfly. Have them draw and label what happens to
a caterpillar as it grows into a butterfly.

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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Grammar: Proper Nouns for Places,
Name People, and Pets

Proper Nouns for Places, People, and Pets

Andre Maple School Fluffy

1. This cat’s name is .

2. This is my friend .

3. I go to .

4.

Directions Read each sentence with children. Have them and end it with a period. Have children share their sentences with
complete each sentence by writing a name of a person, pet, or the class. Ask other children to identify the words in the sentences
place from the box. Then have children write a sentence using one that name a person, pet, or place.
of the names. Have them begin the sentence with a capital letter

Grammar 12 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Atlantic
Words to Know: will, be
Name

will be who

1. will be the cat?

2. Pam will the cat.

3. What will Tim ?

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have them Have children point to and name the letters they recognize on
read each sentence and look at each picture. Then have them the page. Then have them tap their desks once for each word as
write the word will or be to complete each sentence. Guide they read the sentences aloud again. Have children say other
children to capitalize who at the begining of the first sentence. sentences with the words will or be.
Have children read the completed sentences aloud.
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Atlantic
Words to Know: into, that, your, who
Name

into that your who

1. I like cab.

2. Come the cab.

3. Where is hat, Tim?

4. can find it?

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have them read children read the sentences aloud. Have children point to and name
each sentence and look at each picture. Then have them write the the letters they recognize on the page. Then have them tap their desks
word into, that, your, or who to complete each sentence. Guide children once for each word as they read the sentences aloud again. Have
to capitalize who at the beginning of the last sentence. Then have children say other sentences with the words into, that, your, and who.

Words to Know 14 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Atlantic
Phonics: Letters Rr
Name

1. Rr Rr Rr Rr
2.

Directions Have children name the Alphafriend and its letter. with the /r/ sound.
Have them trace and write R and r. Help them name the Help children think of groups of words that begin with the /r/
pictures (rabbit, ribbon, mouse, ship, rug, bird, robot, lip). sound. For example, Racing rabbits run rapidly.
Have children write Rr next to the pictures whose names start

Phonics 15 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Atlantic
Phonics: Words with r
Name

Words with r

1. 2.

cat rat rip sit

3. 4.

ran rag mat ram

Directions Help children name the pictures (rat, rip, ran, ram). Have children say the words that name each picture. Then have
Have them circle the word that names the first picture. Repeat them think of rhyming words for each one.
with the rest of the pictures and words.

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Atlantic
Comprehension: Author’s Purpose
Name

Author’s Purpose

Directions Tell children to look at the pictures in the boxes. Discuss with children some of the information in the book.
Have them draw a picture showing something they think the Encourage children to share things they have learned about
author wanted them to learn about the Atlantic Ocean. the ocean.

Comprehension 17 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Atlantic
Grammar: Verbs in the Future Tense
Name

Verbs in the Future Tense

We I

1.

2.

Directions Have children name each picture. Then have them Have children read their sentences aloud using a future-tense
complete each sentence by writing a word from the box and verb to describe the picture they circled. Tell them to speak
circling the picture that shows what will happen in the future. clearly as they share their sentences and to listen carefully to
others as they share.

Grammar 18 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Sheep Take a Hike

Words to Know: go, for
Name

go for

1. How can I ?

2. This is sad me.

3. Is this cab me?

4. Now I can !

Directions Remind children to write their names. Next, have Remind children to write the letters so they can be easily read,
children read each sentence and look at the picture. Then have using a left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression.
them write the word go or for to complete each sentence. Have
children read the completed sentences aloud.

Words to Know 19 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Sheep Take a Hike

Words to Know: here, they, soon, up
Name

here they soon up

1. I like it .

2. Tam and Sam are on the mat.

3. will come here with me.

4. We will go in .

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children page aloud. Have children point to and say the names of letters they
read each sentence and look at the picture. Then have them write recognize. Then have them tap their desks once for each word as
here, they, soon, or up to complete each sentence. Guide children to they read the sentences aloud again. Have children say other
capitalize they at the beginning of item 3. Have children read the sentences with the words here, they, soon, and up.

Words to Know 20 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Sheep Take a Hike

Phonics: Letters Dd

Name

1. Dd Dd Dd Dd
2.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Next, have car, dish, deer, door, ballon, duck) and write Dd next to the ones
children name the Alphafriend and its letter. Have them trace whose names start with the /d/ sound.
and write D and d. Then help them name the pictures (dog, doll, Help children think of groups of words that begin with the /d/
sound. Example: Dudley Duck digs daisies.

Phonics 21 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Sheep Take a Hike

Phonics: Words with d
Name

Words with d

1. 2.

i g D n

3. 4.

i p a d

Directions Remind children to write their names. Tell children to Say pairs of rhyming and non-rhyming words that go with each
look at the first picture and name it. Then have them write the picture. Have children raise their hands when they hear a pair of
missing letter to complete the picture’s name. Repeat with the words that rhyme.
rest of the pictures and words.

Phonics 22 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Sheep Take a Hike

Comprehension: Cause and Effect
Name

Cause and Effect

Cause Effect

The sheep get lost.

Directions Read aloud the cause from the story in the first Have children share their pictures with the class and tell about
column, and discuss it with children. Have them draw a picture the key event in their pictures.
of an effect, or something that happens because the sheep
are lost.

Comprehension 23 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Sheep Take a Hike

Grammar: Verbs in the Past Tense
Name

Verbs in the Past Tense

You We

1.

2.

Directions Have children name each picture. Then have them Have children read their sentences aloud using a past-tense
complete each sentence by writing a word from the box and verb to describe the picture they circled. Tell them to speak
circling the picture that shows what happened in the past. clearly as they share their sentences and to listen carefully to
others as they share.

Grammar 24 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Words to Know: Review
Name

is this will for

1. This is you.

2. What in the bag?

3. I like cap.

4. It fit me!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Have children point to and say the names of letters they recog-
read the sentences and look at each picture. Then have them nize on the page. Then have them clap once for each word as
write the correct word from the box to complete each sentence. they read the sentences aloud again. Have children tell a story
Have children read the completed sentences aloud. using all of the Words to Know.

Words to Know 25 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Words to Know: Review
Name

find your where here

1. are you?

2. I will you!

3. I see .

4. you are!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children to and say the names of letters they recognize on the page.
read the sentences and look at each picture. Then have them Then have them tap their desks once for each word as they read
write a word from the box to complete each sentence. Guide the sentences aloud again. Have children say other sentences
children to capitalize the first letter at the beginning of a sentence. using the Words to Know.
Then have children read the sentences aloud. Have children point
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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Writing: Opinion Sentences
Name

Directions Help children generate ideas for their opinion children to write words or draw pictures telling or showing their
sentences. Have children write ideas and draw pictures for their opinion in the center oval and the reasons for their opinion in the
opinion sentences in the ovals of the graphic organizer. Guide other ovals.

Writing 27 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Phonics: Review Letters Dd, Gg, Ii, Rr
Name

1. Ii Ii Gg Gg Rr Rr Dd Dd
2.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children beginning of each name.
name each letter and write Ii, Gg, Rr, and Dd. Then help children Remind children to write the letters so they can be easily read,
name the pictures (robot, igloo, gate, insect, girl, door) and write using a left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression.
the capital and lowercase letters for the sound they hear at the

Phonics 28 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Writing: Opinion Sentences
Name

Opinion Sentences

Directions Have children use pages 29–30 to draft, revise, and could add that would make their opinion sentences even better.
edit their opinion sentences. Encourage children to use their As children edit their drafts, help them use what they know
ideas from Reader’s Notebook page 27 as a guide in their about letters and sounds to check the spelling of words. Have
writing. As children develop their drafts, remind them that they them check spelling, using other sources as appropriate. Have
will have a chance to add to their description on another day. As children also check their sentences for correct capitalization
children revise their drafts, discuss words and reasons they and punctuation.

Writing 29 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Writing: Opinion Sentences
Name

Opinion Sentences

Directions Have children use pages 29–30 to draft, revise, and could add to make their opinion sentences even better. As
edit their opinion sentences. Encourage children to use their children edit their drafts, help them use what they know about
ideas from Reader’s Notebook page 27 as a guide in their letters and sounds to check the spelling of words. Have them
writing. As children develop their drafts, remind them that they check spelling, using other sources as appropriate. Have
will have a chance to add to their description on another day. As children also check their sentences for correct capitalization
children revise their drafts, discuss words and reasons they and punctuation.

Writing 30 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Phonics: Review Words with d, g, i, r
Name

Review Words with d, g, i, r

1. 2.

bag bin cat Dad

3. 4.

pin pat man ram

Directions Remind children to write their names. Then tell Have children say the words that match each picture. Then have
children to look at the first picture, read both words, and circle them think of words that rhyme with each one.
the one that matches the picture. Repeat with the rest of the
pictures and words.

Phonics 31 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Comprehension: Sequence of Events
Name

Sequence of Events

First, George and the man with the yellow hat go to the
dinosaur museum.

Next, George goes to the quarry and helps dig for

dinosaur bones.

Directions Tell children you will read aloud sentences about Have children share their pictures and talk about key events at
the beginning and middle of the story. Have children tell which the end of the story. Then have them retell or act out the ending.
words in the sentences are about sequences. Have them draw a
picture of something that happens at the end of the story.

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Curious George’s Dinosaur Discovery

Grammar: Verbs: Past, Present, Future
Name

Verbs: Past, Present, Future

skated skate will skate

1. Yesterday we .

2. Today we .

3. Tomorrow we .

Directions Talk about the picture with children. Then have Have children read their sentences aloud. Have them tell
them complete each sentence by writing a word or words from whether the sentence tells about one or more than one person.
the box. Tell them to speak clearly as they share their sentences and to
listen carefully to others as they share.

Grammar 33 Kindergarten, Unit 4

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Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

Words to Know: make, play
Name

make play

1. We with a bag.

2. I can a pig!

3. I can a cat!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Next, have Have children point to and say the names of letters they recog-
children read each sentence and look at the picture. Then have nize on the page. Then have children tap their desks once for
them write the word make or play to complete each sentence. each word as they read the sentences aloud again. Have
Have children read the completed sentences aloud. children say other sentences with the words make or play.

Words to Know 34 Kindergarten, Unit 5

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Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

Words to Know: them, give, say, new
Name

them give say new

1. These are !

2. You can play with .

3. I will them to you.

4. “We like them,” they !

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have say the names of letters they recognize. Then have them tap
children read each sentence and look at the picture. Then have their desks once for each word as they read the sentences
them write them, give, say, or new to complete each sentence. aloud again. Have children say other sentences with the words
Have children read the page aloud. Have children point to and them, give, say, and new.

Words to Know 35 Kindergarten, Unit 5

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Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

Phonics: Letters Oo
Name

1. Oo Oo
2.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Oo next to the pictures whose names contain the short o sound.
name the Alphafriend and its letter. Next, have them trace and Help children think of groups of words that begin with the short
write O and o. Help children name the pictures (octopus, ox, o sound. For example, on, opposite, octopus.
vases, tub, otter, mop, orange, fish, dog). Then have them write

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Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

Phonics: Words with o
Name

Words with o

1. 2.

dog dig mad mop

3. 4.

pot bat dot cat

Directions Remind children to write their names. Tell children Have children read the words they circled. Then have them think
to look at the first picture. Then have them circle the word that of words that rhyme with each one.
names the picture. Repeat with the remaining pictures and
words.

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Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

Comprehension: Details
Name

Details

Directions Have children choose an instrument from the Then have them write about the instrument or how it is played.
Big Book. Have them draw the instrument in as much detail
as they can.

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Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

Grammar: Pronouns he, she, we
Name

Pronouns he, she, we

We She He

1. My sister and I play ball.

2. The boy likes to skate.

3. The girl is happy.

4.
Directions Read each sentence with children. Have them write Have them share their sentences with the class.
a pronoun from the box to use in place of the nouns. Have
children write a list of the pronouns they have learned. Have
children write a complete sentence using one of the pronouns.

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Leo the Late Bloomer

Words to Know: said, good
Name

said good

1. “I can make a dog,” I said.

2. “Come and see it.”

3. “I like it,” Mom .

4. “This dog is !”

Directions Remind children to write their names. Next have Have children point to and say the names of letters they recog-
children read the words in the box and talk about each picture. nize on the page. Then have children tap their desks once for
Then have them write the word said or good to complete each each word as they read the sentences aloud again. Have
sentence. Have children read the completed sentences aloud. children say other sentences with the words said and good.

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Leo the Late Bloomer

Words to Know: was, then, ate, could
Name

was then ate could

1. I a fig.

2. The fig so good!

“
3. here are many,” Mom said.

4. So I ate what I !

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children page aloud. Have children point to and say the names of letters
read each sentence and look at the picture. Then have them write they recognize. Then have them tap their desks once for each word
was, then, ate, or could to complete each sentence. Guide children as they read the sentences aloud again. Have children say other
to capitalize then at the beginning of item 3. Have children read the sentences with the words was, then, ate, and could.

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Leo the Late Bloomer

Phonics: Letters Xx, Jj
Name

1. Xx Xx
2. Jj Jj
3.

Directions Have children name each Alphafriend and its letter. name and Xx when they hear the /ks/ sound at the end of the
Have them write Xx and Jj. Then help children name each picture name.
picture (ox, ax, jar, jeans, jam, box, fox, jet). Have children write Remind children to write the upper- and lowercase letters so
Jj when they hear the /j/ sound at the beggining of a picture they can be easily read.

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Leo the Late Bloomer

Phonics: Words with x, j
Name

Words with x, j

1. 2.

a r f x

3. 4.

o g a
Directions Tell children to look at the first picture and name it.
(jar) Then have them write the missing letter to complete the
picture’s name. Repeat with the rest of the pictures and words,
helping children name the pictures as needed (fox, jog, ax).

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Leo the Late Bloomer

Comprehension: Story Structure
Name

Story Structure
Characters: Leo, Setting: Inside and Outside
his family and friends Leo’s house
Problem: Leo hasn’t bloomed.
Solution:

Directions Tell children you are going to read aloud the Have children share their pictures. Have them retell or act out
information about the characters, setting, and problem in the the key event they illustrated.
story. Have children draw a picture of the solution to Leo’s
problem.

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Leo the Late Bloomer

Grammar: Pronouns they, it, I
Name

Pronouns they, it, I

They It I

1. The flower is red.

2. The children play soccer.

3. Mary can read.

4.
Directions Read each sentence with children. Have them write Have children write a complete sentence using one of the
a pronoun from the box to use in place of the nouns. Then have pronouns from the list. Have them share their sentences with
children dictate or write a list of the pronouns they have learned. the class.

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Zinnia’s Flower Garden

Words to Know: she, all
Name

she all

1. Can we fit?

2. will sit.

3. Now we can fit!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children read Have children point to and say the names of letters they recognize.
the words in the box and look at each picture. Then have them write Then have children tap their desks once for each word as they read
she or all to complete each sentence. Guide children to capitalize she the sentences aloud again. Have children say other sentences with
at the beginning of item 2. Have children read the page aloud. the words she and all.

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Zinnia’s Flower Garden

Words to Know: over, her, when, some
Name

over her when some

1. Can Tab go it?

2. will she go?

3. Tab got tag in!

4. Tab will find !

Directions Remind children to write their names. Then have children read the page aloud. Have children point to and say the names of
read each sentence and look at the picture. Then have them write letters they recognize. Then have them tap their desks once for each
the word over, her, when, or some to complete each sentence. Guide word as they read the sentences aloud again. Have children say
children to capitalize when at the beginning of item 2. Have children other sentences with the words over, her, when, and some.

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Zinnia’s Flower Garden

Phonics: Letters Ee
Name

1. Ee Ee
2.

Directions Have children write their name at the top of the children write Ee next to the pictures whose names contain the
page. Have them name the Alphafriend and its letter. Have /ĕ/ sound. Then have children say whether they hear /ĕ/ at the
children trace and write E and e. Then help children name the beginning or in the middle of a picture name.
pictures (egg, bed, elbow, vine, net, door, pen, hen). Have

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Zinnia’s Flower Garden

Phonics: Words with e
Name

Words with e

1. 2.

bed bad pin pen

3. 4.

ten net net bat

Directions Tell children to look at the first picture. Then have Have children read the words that name each picture. Then
them circle the word that names the picture. Repeat with the have them think of words that rhyme with each of the words.
remaining pictures and words.

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Zinnia’s Flower Garden

Comprehension: Sequence of Events
Name

Sequence of Events

First, Zinnia digs in the soil and plants seeds.

Next, Zinnia waters the seedlings and pulls weeds.

Directions Reread aloud pages 4, 6, and 12 of the Big Book. a picture of what happens last. Then have them share pictures,
Have children pantomine the series of actions. Then tell children pointing out key event(s) from the story’s end. Have them retell
you will read sentences about the beginning and middle of the or act out the story, using the words first, next, and last. Display
story. Have them identify the sequence words. Ask them to draw page 26. Have children tell why Zinnia has signs there.

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Zinnia’s Flower Garden

Grammar: Proper Nouns for Days
Name and Months

Proper Nouns for Days and Months

1. We play ball on saturday.

2. We swim in august.

3.

4.

Directions Read the sentences aloud with children. Have Read the sentences aloud with children. Then ask children to
children circle the beginning letter of the word that names a day use separate paper to write and illustrate an invitation to a
or a month. Then have them tell whether the letter is written friend, using one of the sentences above.
correctly. Have children write each sentence correctly.

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Chameleon, Chameleon
Words to Know: he, no
Name

he no

1. can get a pet.

2. Dad said to the dog.

3. Dad said to the pig.

4. This is what can get.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children read the page aloud. Have children point to and say the names
read the words in the box and look at each picture. Then have of letters they recognize. Then have children tap their desks
them write he or no to complete each sentence. Guide children once for each word as they read the sentences aloud again.
to capitalize he at the beginning of item 1. Then have children Have children say other sentences with the words he and no.

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Chameleon, Chameleon
Words to Know: away, must, by, there
Name

away must by there

1. The man will go soon.

2. This man get in.

3. He will not get .

4. He can go cab!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Then have point to and say the names of letters they recognize. Then have
children read each sentence and look at the picture. Then have them tap their desks once for each word as they read the
them write the word away, must, by, or there to complete each sentences aloud again. Have children say other sentences with
sentence. Have children read the page aloud. Have children the words away, must, by, and there.

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Chameleon, Chameleon
Phonics: Letters Hh, Kk
Name

1. Hh Hh
2. Kk Kk
3.

Directions Have children name each Alphafriend and its letter. when they hear the /k/ sound in a picture name. Remind
Have them write Hh and Kk. Then help children name each children to write the upper- and lowercase letters so they can be
picture (hat, house, king, kite, helicopter, keys, kitten, hand). easily read.
Have children write Hh when they hear the /h/ sound and Kk

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Chameleon, Chameleon
Phonics: Words with h, k
Name

Words with h, k

1. 2.

h n i t
3. 4.

h o a t
Directions Tell children to look at the first picture and name it. complete each picture name. Say pairs of rhyming and
(hen) Then have them write the missing letter to complete the non-rhyming words for each picture. Then have children
picture’s name. Help children name the remaining pictures (kit, raise their hand when they hear a pair of words that rhyme.
hot, hat). Guide them as needed to write the letter needed to

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Chameleon, Chameleon
Comprehension: Conclusions
Name

Conclusions
The other
The first The other chameleon
chameleon
chameleon has sees that the first
sees the first
friendly colors. chameleon is friendly.
chameleon.

Directions Tell children you are going to read aloud sentences Have children share and tell classmates about their pictures.
with details from the Big Book. Have them draw a picture of Discuss with children how they used what they knew from the
what they think will likely happen. Big Book when they drew something that could happen next.

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Chameleon, Chameleon
Grammar: Questions
Name

Questions

1. is the balloon

2. can you jump

3.

4.

Directions Read the first two items aloud with children. Have change the beginning letter of the first word to a capital letter
children circle the happy face if the question is a complete and add a question mark to the end of each question. Read the
sentence and the sad face if it is not. questions aloud with children.
Then help children rewrite each question correctly. Help them
make the first item a complete question. Then guide them to
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Pie in the Sky

Words to Know: Review
Name

all he no she

1. Is it for me?

2. , it is not.

3. will get a bit.

4. will get a bit.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children each sentence. Guide children to capitalize the first letter at the
read the words in the box and look at each picture. Then beginning of items 1, 2, and 3.
have them write the word all, he, no, or she to complete Have children read the completed sentences aloud.
Then have them tell a story using all, no, he and she.

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Pie in the Sky

Words to Know: Review
Name

play make must by

1. There will be a .

2. We can a set.

3. It be a hit!

4. Come and see it!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Then have say the names of letters they recognize. Then have them tap
children read each sentence and look at the picture. Have them their desks once for each word as they read the sentences
write play, make, must, or by to complete each sentence. Next, aloud again. Have children say other sentences with the words
have children read the page aloud. Have children point to and play, make, must, and by.

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Pie in the Sky

Informative Writing: Report
Name

My Sources
K W L

Directions Help children generate ideas for their report. Have children circle the sources they will use to answer their questions.
them write and draw pictures showing what they already know After children have gathered evidence about their topic, have them
about their topics in the box labeled K. Then help them generate write or draw these facts in the box labeled L. Tell children that this
and write questions about this topic in the box labeled W. Have week they will use these facts to write a report.

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Pie in the Sky

Phonics: Review Letters Oo, Xx, Jj, Ee,
Name Hh, Kk

Oo Oo Xx Xx Jj Jj
Ee Ee HhHh Kk Kk

Directions Have children name each letter. Have them write Oo, Remind children to write the upper- and lowercase letters so they
Xx, Jj, Ee, Hh, and Kk. Then help children name the pictures can be easily read.
(helicopter, elbow, kite, keys, jar, otter). Have children write the letter
that stands for the sound at the beginning of each picture name.

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Pie in the Sky

Informative Writing: Report
Name

My Report

Directions Have children use pages 62–63 to draft, revise and reports even better. Have them make sure that they included all of
edit a report. Encourage children to use their ideas from Reader’s their ideas about the topic. As children edit their drafts, help them
Notebook page 60 as a guide in their writing. As children develop use what they know about letters and sounds to check the spelling
their drafts, remind them that they will have a chance to add to of words. Have them check spelling using other sources as
their report on another day. As children revise their drafts, appropriate. Have children also check their sentences for correct
discuss sentences and details they could add to make their capitalization and punctuation.
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Pie in the Sky

Informative Writing: Report
Name

My Report

Directions Have children use pages 62–63 to draft, revise and better. Have them make sure that they included all of their ideas
edit a report. Encourage children to use their ideas from Reader’s about the topic. As children edit their drafts, help them use what
Notebook page 60 as a guide in their writing. As children develop they know about letters and sounds to check the spelling of words.
their drafts, remind them that they will have a chance to add to Have them check spelling using other sources as appropriate.
their report on another day. As children revise their drafts, discuss Have children also check their sentences for correct capitalization
sentences and details they could add to make their reports even and punctuation.
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Pie in the Sky

Phonics: Review Words with o, x, j, e, h, k
Name

Review Words with o, x, j, e, h, k

1. 2.

pot top pen hen

3. 4.

ox ax Jen Ken

Directions Help children name the pictures on the page (top, Have children read the words they circled. Then have them think
pen, ox, Jen). Tell children to look at the first picture. Have them of words that rhyme with each one.
circle the word that names the picture. Repeat with the
remaining pictures and words.

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Pie in the Sky

Comprehension: Text and Graphic
Features
Name

Text and Graphic Features

Text/Graphic Feature Purpose
the part of the
recipe on the
potholder

Directions Discuss with children that part of the pie recipe is shown Prompt them to use sequence words they know (first, next, then,
as a text and graphic feature in the book. Have children draw pictures and last) in their descriptions. Discuss with children how paying
in the second column that show steps in the recipe. Then have attention to text and graphic features can help them better
children explain how to make a pie using their pictures. understand what they read.

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Pie in the Sky

Grammar: Exclamations
Name

Exclamations

1. the nest

2. we love birthday cake

3.

4.

Directions Read the first two items aloud with children. Have Then help children rewrite each exclamation correctly. Help them make
children circle the happy face if the exclamation is complete and the first item a complete exclamation. Then guide them to change the
the sad face if it is not. beginning letter of the first word to a capital letter and add an exclama-
tion point to the end. Read the exclamations aloud with children.

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Kitten’s First Full Moon

Words to Know: do, down
Name

do down

1. Jan is at the top.

2. What will Jan now?

3. Jan will go !

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Have children point to and say the names of letters they recog-
read the words in the box and look at each picture. Then have nize on the page. Then have them tap their desks once for each
them write the word do or down to complete each sentence. word as they read the sentences aloud again. Have children say
Have children read the completed sentences aloud. other sentences with the words do or down.

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Kitten’s First Full Moon

Words to Know: went, only, little, just
Name

went only little just

1. I to see Meg.

2. Meg is my pet.

3. I give Meg a bit.

4. She ate it all!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Have children point to and say the names of letters they recog-
read the sentences and look at each picture. Then have them nize on the page. Then have them tap their desks once for each
write the word went, only, little, or just to complete each word as they read the sentences aloud again. Have children say
sentence. Have children read the sentences aloud. other sentences with the target words.

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Kitten’s First Full Moon

Phonics: Letters Uu
Name

1. Uu Uu
2.

Directions Have children write their names. Have them name Remind children to write the upper- and lowercase letters so
the Alphafriend and its letter and trace U, u. Identify the pictures they can be easily read, using a left-to-right and top-to-bottom
(tub, sun, rug, nut, potato, cub, mug, fan) and have children write progression.
Uu next to the pictures whose names contain the short u sound.

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Kitten’s First Full Moon

Phonics: Words with u
Name

Words with u

1. 2.

cub cab not nut

3. 4.

rug rag cup cap

Directions Remind children to write their names. Tell children to Have children say the word that names each picture and think of
look at the first picture. Then have them circle the word that words that rhyme with it.
names the picture. Repeat with the rest of the pictures and
words.

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Kitten’s First Full Moon

Comprehension: Conclusions
Name

Conclusions

tries to lick still can’t sees

the moon. Kitten reach the moon something big,
tries to chase the after climbing to white, and round,
moon. the top of a tree. in the pond.

Directions Tell children you are going to read aloud the sen- Have children use their pictures to discuss their ideas about the
tences about the Big Book. Have them draw a picture to show story. Encourage them to share how they used what they know
why things happen as they do in the story. and story clues to make their drawings.

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Kitten’s First Full Moon

Grammar: Nouns: Singular and Plural
Name

Nouns: Singular and Plural

1. bear bears

2. mitt mitts

3. fox foxes

4.
Directions Have children name each picture. Have them tell Then have children write a complete sentence using one of the
whether the picture shows one or more than one. Read the nouns. Have them share their sentences with the class.
nouns aloud with children. Have children circle the correct noun
for each picture.

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One of Three
Words to Know: have, help
Name

have help

1. Will you me?

2. I a rag.

3. I a mop.

4. We can all !

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Have children point to and say the names of letters they recog-
read the words in the box, look at each picture, and write have nize on the page. Then have them tap their desks once for each
or help to complete each sentence. Then have children read the word as they read the sentences aloud again. Have children
page aloud. make up other sentences with have or help.

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One of Three
Words to Know: one, every, ask, walk
Name

one every ask walk

1. Who will go on a with me?

2. I Mom and Dad.

3. “We can go on ,” they say.

4. I like bit of it!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Have children name letters they recognize on the page. Then
read each sentence, look at the picture, and write a word from have them tap their desks once for each word as they read the
the top box to complete the sentence. Have children read the sentences aloud again. Have children make up other sentences
page aloud. with one, every, ask, and walk.

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One of Three
Phonics: Letters Ll, Ww
Name

1. Ll Ll
2. Ww Ww
3.

Directions Have children write their names at the top of the Ww next to the pictures whose names start with the /l/ or /w/
page. Have them name each Alphafriend and its letter and sound.
trace the letters. Then name the pictures (lamp, ladder, window, Remind children to write the upper- and lowercase letters so they can
wall, watermelon, lock, leaf, wagon) and have children write Ll or be easily read, using a left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression.

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One of Three
Phonics: Words with l, w
Name

Words with l, w

1. 2.

o g e g
3. 4.

i g e b
Directions Remind children to write their names. Help children For each picture, say pairs of rhyming and non-rhyming words.
name the pictures. Then have them write the missing letter to Have children raise their hands when they hear a pair of words
complete each picture’s name and read the word aloud. that rhyme.

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One of Three
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast
Name

Compare and Contrast

The big sisters The little

are older. sister is younger.

The big sisters The little sister

can do things by has to stay home
themselves. with her parents
sometimes.

Directions Tell children you are going to read aloud some Have children share their pictures with a partner. Have partners
sentences that tell how the sisters in the story are different. Then discuss their pictures as well as other ways that the sisters in
have children draw a picture of how the sisters are alike. the story are alike.

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One of Three
Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement
(Past, Present, Future)
Name

Subject-Verb Agreement (Past, Present, Future)

sing walked will grow

1. The plant .

2. The children .

3. They .

Directions Have children tell what is happening in each picture. talking about one or more than one. Then help them complete
Read the sentence frames and the words in the box aloud with the sentences with the appropriate forms of the verbs from the
children. Help children identify if the subject of the sentence is box. Read the completed sentences aloud with children.

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You Can Do It, Curious George!

Words to Know: look, out
Name

look out

1. Come at my pet.

2. Can it get ?

3. It will not get now.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Have children point to and say the names of letters they recog-
read the words in the box and look at each picture. Then have nize on the page. Then have them clap once for each word as
them write the word look or out to complete each sentence. they read the sentences aloud again. Have children say other
Have children read the completed sentences aloud. sentences with the words look or out.

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You Can Do It, Curious George!

Words to Know: very, their, saw, put
Name

very their saw put

1. Where are ?

2. I them there.

3. They are little.

4. I will them on.

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children point to and say the names of letters they recognize on the
read the sentences and look at each picture. Then have them page. Then have them tap their desks once for each word as
write the word very, their, saw, or put to complete each sentence. they read the sentences aloud again. Have children say other
Have children read the sentences aloud. Next, have children sentences with the words very, their, saw, and put.

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You Can Do It, Curious George!

Phonics: Letters Vv, Zz
Name

1. Vv Vv
2. Zz Zz
3.

Directions Have children write their names at the top of the Vv or Zz next to the pictures whose names start with the /v/ or
page. Have them name each Alphafriend and its letter and trace /z/ sound. Remind children to write the letters so they can
the letters in rows 1 and 2. Then name the pictures (vase, vest, be easily read, using a left-to-right and top-to-bottom
zipper, zigzag, zebra, vine, van, zoo) and have children write progression.

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You Can Do It, Curious George!

Phonics: Words with v, z
Name

Words with v, z

1. 2.

van bat zip pin

3. 4.

zig pig vet met

Directions Remind children to write their names. Tell children to Next, have children choose words from the page and think of
look at each picture and read the two words below it. Then have words that rhyme with each one.
them circle the word that matches the picture. Have children
take turns rereading the circled words.

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You Can Do It, Curious George!

Comprehension: Story Structure
Name

Story Structure
Characters: Settings:
George museum, restaurant, forest

Beginning: First, George decides to

find out what he does best.
Middle: Next, George tries cooking,
sledding, and flying a kite.
End:

Directions Tell children you will read aloud sentences about the Have children draw a picture of what happens at the end of
characters, setting, and events in the Big Book. Then read the story. Have children share their pictures. Have them retell or
aloud the sentences about the beginning and the middle of the act out the event they drew.
story. Have children identify words that describe sequences.

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You Can Do It, Curious George!

Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement
(Past, Present, Future)
Name

Subject-Verb Agreement (Past, Present, Future)

will fetch naps roared

1. The cat .

2. The dog .

3. The lion .

Directions Have children tell what is happening in each picture. Have them name the word that tells what the sentence is about.
Together with children, read aloud the sentence frames and Have them tell whether the sentence tells about one or more
words in the box. Have children complete each sentence by than one.
writing the correct word or words from the box. Then read aloud
the completed sentences with children.
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Look at Us
Words to Know: off, take
Name

off take

1. We Bud to the tub.

2. Can we get the mud ?

3. We can not get the mud .

4. This will the mud off!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Have children say other sentences using both of the Words to
read the words in the box and look at each picture. Have Know. Then have children point to and say the names of letters
children write off or take to complete each sentence. Then have they recognize.
them read the completed sentences aloud.

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Look at Us
Words to Know: our, day, too, show
Name

our day too show

1. This is pet.

2. One he will come with me.

3. I will him to Pat.

4. Ted will pet him, .

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children of letters they recognize on the page. Then have them tap their
read each sentence, look at the picture, and write the word our, desks once for each word as they reread the sentences aloud.
day, too, or show to complete the sentence. Have children read Have children say other sentences with the words our, day, too,
the page aloud. Next, have children point to and say the names or show.

Words to Know 86 Kindergarten, Unit 6

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Look at Us
Phonics: Letters Yy, Qq
Name

1. Yy Yy
2. Qq Qq
3.

Directions Have children write their names at the top of the children write Yy or Qq next to the pictures whose names start
page. Have them name each Alphafriend and its letter and trace with /y/ or /kw/. Remind children to write the letters so they can
the letters in rows 1 and 2. Then name the pictures (yak, yarn, be easily read, using a left-to-right and top-to-bottom
quilt, quarter, question mark, yard, yolk, queen) and have progression.

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Look at Us
Phonics: Words with y, qu
Name

Words with y, qu

1. 2.

a k ip

3. 4.

a m i z

Directions Remind children to write their names. Tell children to For each picture, say a mix of rhyming and non-rhyming words.
look at the first picture and name it. Then have them write the Have children raise their hands when they hear words that
missing letters to complete the picture’s name. Repeat with the rhyme with the picture name.
rest of the pictures and words, and then have children take turns
reading the page.
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Look at Us
Comprehension: Main Idea and Details
Name

Main Idea and Details

What the
Kindergarten
class learned
and did

Directions Read aloud the main idea in the center of the web. Have children share their work with the class. Remind children
Have children write or draw details in the Big Book that go with to speak clearly and to listen carefully as others share.
the main idea.

Comprehension 89 Kindergarten, Unit 6

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Look at Us
Grammar: Prepositions for, to, with,
Name from, of

Prepositions for, to, with, from, of

of for to from with

1. I walk you.

2. He goes bed.

3. This is you.

4.
Directions Discuss the pictures with children and read each Have children write a complete sentence using one of the
sentence frame aloud. Have children complete each sentence prepositions they did not use in the sentences. Have them begin
frame by writing a preposition from the box. the sentence with a capital letter and end it with a period. Have
them share their sentences with the class.

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Words to Know: Review

do down help look

1. See what I can .

2. I tap the peg .

3. Now Dad will .

4. Take a at what we did!

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children Have children reread the words in the box and identify the position
read the words in the box and look at each picture. Then have word (down). Then have them point to and say the names of
them write the correct word from the box to complete each letters they recognize on the page. Have them say other
sentence. Have children read the completed sentences aloud. sentences using the Words to Know.

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Words to Know: Review

walk little only out

1. My sis is one.

2. She can say “Mom!”

3. Mom will get my sis .

4. One day she will .

Directions Remind children to write their names. Have children and say the names of letters they recognize on the page. Then
read the sentences and look at each picture. Then have them have them tap their desks once for each word as they read the
write a word from the box to complete each sentence. Have sentences aloud again. Have children say other sentences using
children read the sentences aloud. Next, have children point to the Words to Know.

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Writing: Poem

Kindergarten
Feelings

Directions Help children generate ideas for their writing. Have the web. Guide children to write words and draw pictures that
children write ideas for their journal entries in the outer rings of tell about each idea for a journal entry.

Writing 93 Kindergarten, Unit 6

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Phonics: Review Letters Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, Uu

1. Aa Aa Ee Ee Ii Ii
Oo Oo Uu Uu
2.

Directions Have children write their names at the top of the page. Remind children to write the upper- and lowercase letters so
Have them name and trace the letters. Then tell children to name they can be easily read, using a left-to-right and top-to-bottom
the pictures (bed, pot, pig, map, dog, tub) and write the letter for the progression.
sound they hear in the middle of each picture name.

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Writing: Opinion Writing

My Journal

Directions Have children use pages 95–96 to draft, revise, and make their journal entries even better. Have them make sure
edit a journal entry. Encourage children to use their ideas from that they supported their opinions with reasons. As children edit
Reader’s Notebook page 93 as a guide in their writing. As their drafts, help them use what they know about letters and
children develop their drafts, remind them that they will have a sounds to check the spelling of words. Have them check spelling
chance to add to their report on another day. As children revise using other sources as appropriate. Have children also check
their drafts, discuss sentences and details they could add to their sentences for correct capitalization and punctuation.

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Writing: Opinion Writing

My Journal

Directions Have children use pages 95–96 to draft, revise, and make their journal entries even better. Have them make sure
edit a journal entry. Encourage children to use their ideas from that they supported their opinions with reasons. As children edit
Reader’s Notebook page 93 as a guide in their writing. As their drafts, help them use what they know about letters and
children develop their drafts, remind them that they will have a sounds to check the spelling of words. Have them check spelling
chance to add to their report on another day. As children revise using other sources as appropriate. Have children also check
their drafts, discuss sentences and details they could add to their sentences for correct capitalization and punctuation.

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Phonics: Words with Short Vowels

Words with Short Vowels

1. 2.

yak lip vet web

3. 4.

rig rug zap zip

Directions Remind children to write their names. Tell children to Have children say the words that match each picture and name
look at the first picture. Then have them read the words and the vowel sound. Then have them think of words that rhyme with
circle the one that matches the picture. Repeat with the rest of each circled word.
the pictures and words.

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Comprehension: Understanding
Characters

Understanding Characters

Character’s Behavior Character’s Feelings

Mrs. Bindergarten looks

back into the empty
classroom as she is
leaving on the last day
of school.

Directions Tell children you are going to read aloud a Have children share their pictures and talk about how Miss
sentence about a character in the story. Have them draw a Bindergarten feels. Have them name and tell something about
picture of how they think Miss Bindergarten feels about the last another character from the story. Remind them to speak clearly
day of school. and loudly enough to be heard.

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Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the

Last Day of Kindergarten
Name Grammar: Prepositions in, on, out, off, by

Prepositions in, on, out, off, by

in on out off by

1. The books are the shelf.

2. The bird was in. Now it is .

3. Soup is the bowl.

4.
Directions Discuss the pictures with children and read each Then have children write a complete sentence using one of the
sentence frame aloud with children. Have children complete remaining words. Have them begin the sentence with a capital
each sentence frame by writing a word from the box on letter and end it with a period. Have children share their
the line. sentences with the class. Have them identify the prepositions in
their sentences.
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where how

find of

this so
101
will from

be came

into but

that on
103
here your

they who

soon go

up for
105
say make

new play

said them

good give
107
all was

she then

over ate

her could
109
away when

must some

by no

there he
111
little do

just down

have went

help only
113
look one

out every

very ask

their walk
115
our saw

day put

too take

show off
117