(TeachThought, 2017)

TeachThought Staff. (2017). 32 Research-based instructional strategies. Teach Thought. Retrieved from https://www.teachthought.com/learning/32-research-based-instructional-strategies/

This online learning experience allows students to use media to practice building reading foundational skills. This interactive activity allows students to participate in the lesson in ways that are fun, engaging, and creative (MagicBox English, 2016).

MagicBox English. (2016, October 28). 

Providing literacy centers for the students provides them the opportunity to practice using various literacy components with support from peers and guidance from the teacher. 
Center #1-  Word Sort (Sorting common words in various literacy groups)
Center #2- Site Word Practice (Identify the site words in a short read).
Center #3- Independent Reading Practice (Each student reads their own short read and develop literacy comprehension)
Center #4- Play-Based Learning (The students practice literacy comprehension by acting out the events of the story).
(Alison, 2016)

Alison. (2016, July 30). 

Attached is a demonstration of a guided reading group conducted by Mrs. Kardos, a first grade teacher. In guided reading groups, teachers seek to group students based on their reading ability. In these groups, the students are given literacy that aligns with their abilities as the teacher reviews the literacy with them step by step. Guided reading groups are important to beginner readers because they address the students' individual needs and creates a learning space for them to be able to grow academically (Williams, n.d.).

Lawrence, A. (2014, May 10). Mrs. Kardos' 1st grade guided reading sample. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/I4tm4NKpHzs
Williams, A. (n.d.). What are the advantages and disadvantages of guided reading. Classroom. Retrieved from https://classroom.synonym.com/advantages-disadvantages-guided-reading-8405104.html

Story sequencing involves the students describing the events of a story, the characters of the story in a clear, concise manner,  and using their creativity to share the events of a story that they read first in a small group and then individually to improve comprehension. This concept is important for young readers because it provides them the opportunity to share their thoughts of a story with peers before gaining the information for themselves.

https://www.education.com/activity/article/fix_that_story_first/

When the first grade class finishes a book, the teacher can use the think-pair-share strategy to check their comprehension (formative assessment). As a class, have the students discuss the five Ws (who, what, when, where, and why) to understand all parts of the story. As a group, have the students discuss who their favorite character was and why. Ask them, "What if you changed the plot of the story? What would happen if...?" (Crowling, n.d.). This expands their thinking and allows them to build on their understanding.

Crowling, T.K. (n.d.). How to  use the think-pair-share activity in the classroom. Hey Teach! Retrieved from  https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/how-think-pair-share-activity-can-improve-your-classroom-discussions1704.html

For this reading comprehension activity, students will choose their favorite book and work alongside a teacher to share their understanding of their reading. This activity will allow students the opportunity to gain comprehension of reading literacy by using repetitive patterns. It helps reinforce their memory, their comprehensive skills, and enhance their listening skills.

https://www.education.com/activity/article/questions_anyone_first/