This is a set of non-fiction decodable readers about penguins with a focus on developing reading comprehension in young students. It also includes vocabulary and sight words. Designed for beginning readers (year 1) with interactive cut and paste activities.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Penguins cut and paste decodable book
• Full-colour decodable reader
• Vocabulary Cards
• Sight Word Cards
• Comprehension Questions

INTERACTIVE BOOK

Students read about penguins on 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 winter vocabulary instruction.

The last page of the book has 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.

COLOUR BOOK

The full-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 at the end 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 for take-home reading practice.

VOCABULARY CARDS & SIGHT WORDS

Word cards with winter 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 contain sight words found in the story that you may want to practise with your students. These are non-decodable words that students need to recognize by sight rather than sounding out.