Comprehension Directions Each lesson in this section is listed in alphabetical order not sequentially from easiest to most difficult. Each also has a teacher’s instructional page. Please read the suggestions for each lesson prior to class. Another recommendation would be to download or open each lesson and save it to your computer or to your school’s server. This will make the time needed to open a lesson considerably less.
How To Save Files
Adjectives - Introduction An introductory lesson used to introduce adjectives. The fairy “Addie” points out the answers with a click anywhere on the screen. Each time an adjective is located ask the students to identify the word that is being described. The lesson ends with additional practice identifying words that are not in context. Students will need to respond with a yes or no answer to, “Is __________ an adjective?”
Adjective Intro Presentation
Adjectives - Birthday Party Vocabulary – birthday party basket breakfast fruit secret A short story describing the birthday of a girl named Tia. Children are asked to find the adjectives used in each sentence in the order they appear. A click anywhere on the slide will bring the correct answers one at a time. Ask the students to identify the word that is being described. This will help them connect the purpose of an adjective. The story ends with a surprise present that is described with many adjectives. Students can then guess what is in the box by using the adjective clues. Tell them to whisper to their neighbor what the surprise will be. This allows everyone to guess. Follow up story with practice describing something in your room. If you’re brave, it could be you!
Birthday Party Presentation	Birthday Party Instructions
Cause & Effect 1 This lesson has a very large file because of the numerous animations. It is well worth the time it takes to open. Cause and effect are introduced and practiced throughout the lesson. There is no story line, each slide’s purpose is to practice cause and effect.
Cause & Effect 1	Cause & Effect 1 Instructions
Cause and Effect 2 This lesson has a very large file because of the numerous animations. It is well worth the time it takes to open. Cause and effect are introduced and practiced throughout the lesson. There is no story line, each slide’s purpose is to practice cause and effect through the use of many video clips. You will need to click on the picture if it does not automatically play.
Cause & Effect 2	Cause & Effect 2 Instructions
Cause and Effect 3 This lesson continues practice with cause and effect. There is no story line, each slide’s purpose is to practice cause and effect through the use of graphics or video clips.
Cause & Effect 3	Cause & Effect 3 Instructions
Choral Reading - Mattie & The Lion This lesson is a story about a group of animals and an encounter with a lion. Each animal’s “script” is typed in a different color. You will need to divide your class into six groups: black, green, orange, red, blue, and purple. The green group has the largest part with varying vocabulary. Choosing the more advanced readers for this part will lead to better success. The lesson ends with checking for understanding.
Choral Reading	Choral Reading Instructions
Classification - Tornado Alert Vocabulary - cellar crouch damage destroy developing occur twisting warnings A non-fiction lesson that requires students to classify vocabulary words into one of three categories; before, during or after. The lesson describes events surrounding tornadoes and their warnings. This lesson containing phenomenal photos could be used in conjunction with a science lesson in a weather unit.
Classification	Classification Instructions