This is a set of decodable readers about flying kites with a focus on developing reading comprehension in young students. It also includes vocabulary and sight words. Designed for beginning readers (year 1).

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Interactive (cut and paste) decodable book
• Full-colour decodable book
• Vocabulary Word Cards & Picture Cards
• Sight Word Cards
• Comprehension Questions

INTERACTIVE BOOK

Students read each page and glue on the picture that goes with the text. A target word is highlighted in bold to help students find the correct picture. These are also good words for vocabulary instruction.

The last page of the book includes four simple comprehension questions. One is multiple choice and the rest require a short written response. The answers are found directly in the story.

This version prints in black and white.

FULL-COLOUR BOOK

The colour reader includes the same text as the black and white version without the cut and glue component. The pictures are already included on each page to provide visual support while reading. The comprehension questions in back are slightly different and formatted for discussion. They also provide opportunities to make text-to-self connections.

This version is perfect to use in your guided reading groups before students work on the interactive version independently. It could also be used for partner reading or take-home reading practice.

VOCABULARY CARDS & SIGHT WORDS

Word cards with vocabulary from the story are also included, along with corresponding picture cards. These can be used to pre-teach vocabulary or on your word wall.

A second set of word cards contains sight words found in the story that you may want to practise with your students. These are non-decodable words that students need to recognise by sight rather than sounding out.