Tell Me a StoryTell Me a Story

FlyingFlying

In early days,In early days,

A joyous sight,A joyous sight,

High and higherHigh and higher

Flew the kite.Flew the kite.

And next was seen,And next was seen,

So free and fair,So free and fair,

The round balloonThe round balloon

Upon the air.Upon the air.

But now like But now like mighty birdsmighty birds

That fly,That fly,

The winged The winged airplaneairplane

Soars the sky!Soars the sky!

Read the words below.Read the words below. ninenine lineline likelike bikebike bitebite whitewhite funnyfunny hurryhurry warmwarm waterwater

becausebecause mostmost picturepicture whywhy cookcook frontfront listenlisten youngyoung

AlphabetizeAlphabetize

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p. 98p. 98 Genre- FictionGenre- Fiction What story elements are in a What story elements are in a

fiction story?fiction story?

Day 2Day 2

Today we will read a poem.Today we will read a poem. Identify long vowelsIdentify long vowels Look at some troublesome wordsLook at some troublesome words Make a comparison chartMake a comparison chart

Grandma’s GlassesGrandma’s Glasses

These are These are Grandma’s Grandma’s glasses.glasses.

This Grandma’s This Grandma’s hat.hat.

This is how she This is how she folds her handsfolds her hands

And puts them in And puts them in her lap.her lap.

Identify the long i words Identify the long i words

sitesite pinkpink sicksick sideside likelike pickpick canecane

bitebite get get

bikebike

click click nicenice

give give nikenike

pinepinepinkpink sicksick blindblind licklick riperipe

Troublesome WordsTroublesome Words

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Make a Comparison Make a Comparison ChartChart

Long AgoLong Ago TodayToday lots of walkinglots of walking cars and busescars and buses cook at homecook at home eat outeat out play with dolls, blocksplay with dolls, blocks play with play with

computercomputer

and petsand pets games and games and petspets

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p. 98p. 98 Genre- FictionGenre- Fiction What things in the story happened What things in the story happened

in the past?in the past? What events could happen today?What events could happen today?

Day 3Day 3

Today we will read a poem.Today we will read a poem. Practice long vowels.Practice long vowels. Review what is in a story.Review what is in a story. Read a Time for KidsRead a Time for Kids

A KiteA Kite

I often sitI often sitand wish that Iand wish that I

Could be a kiteCould be a kiteup in the sky,up in the sky,

And ride uponAnd ride uponthe breeze and gothe breeze and go

Whichever wayWhichever wayI chanced to blow.I chanced to blow.

Find the Long VowelsFind the Long Vowels

The peach is ripe.The peach is ripe. I take a bite.I take a bite. It’s the best thing I’ve had in my It’s the best thing I’ve had in my

life!life! A peach is quite a nice snack.A peach is quite a nice snack.

What is in a StoryWhat is in a Story

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AdjectivesAdjectives

Adjectives can describe feelings.Adjectives can describe feelings. Example: grumpy, tired, happy, Example: grumpy, tired, happy,

excited.excited. Use an adjective to describe each Use an adjective to describe each

pich picture.pich picture.

Happy, Joyous, GladHappy, Joyous, Glad

Curious, Helpful, PatientCurious, Helpful, Patient

Lazy, Sleepy, ContentLazy, Sleepy, Content

Upset, Angry, UncomfortableUpset, Angry, Uncomfortable

Upset, Sad, Hurt, Upset, Sad, Hurt,

Change to a long iChange to a long i ridrid rideride riprip riperipe sitsit sitesite kitkit kitekite bitbit bitebite