Gus Takes the Train First Grade NO PREP Printables

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Journey into reading with this NO PREP packet of literacy printables that can be used in so many ways. You can use it for reading and writing centers during rotations, as formative classroom assessment, enrichment for your gifted students, or even RTI for your students that need a little something extra. These supplemental materials go with the book "Gus Takes the Train" by Russell Benfanti. Journal prompt powerpoints are included. They are full of colorful and eye-catching fonts and pictures to start your day.

Each page is completely common core aligned and lists the standard right at the bottom of the page. "I Can" statements for each standard are also listed on the page to save you time!

Skills Addressed in This Set:

Spelling: Words With Short U

Grammar: Adjectives (Color and Number)

Vocabulary: Synonyms

Phonics: Final Sound, Segment Phonemes, Short U, Consonants Q and Z

Writing: Narrative Writing, Elaboration

Reading: Story Structure, Analyze/Evaluate

Speaking and Listening: Listening Comprehension

Fluency: Accuracy: Self-Correct, High-Frequency Words

Journal Entry Pages:

Helpful People (W.1.2, SL.1.5) - Students will write and draw to tell about the most helpful people in their lives.

Zoo Fun (W.1.1, SL.1.5) - Students will write and draw to show their favorite things to see at the zoo.

Zoo Animals (W.1.1, SL.1.5) - Students will write and draw to tell about the best animals to see at the zoo.

Traveling (W.1.1, SL.1.5) - Students will draw and write to tell the best place to go on a trip.

Train Rides (W.1.2, SL.1.5) - Students will write and draw to tell what can be done on a train ride.

Spelling Practice:
Spelling Pretest: Students will use these sheets (printer friendly – 2 to a page) to take a spelling pretest.

I Can Write a Complete Sentence With My Words (L.1.2d, L.1.1j) - Students will write complete sentences with each of their spelling words.

I Can Spell My Words Correctly (L.1.2d) - Students will follow the paths to write each spelling word correctly.

I Can Practice Writing My Spelling Words (L.1.2d) - Students will touch each letter and practice spelling words, then cover them and try twice to spell them correctly, scoring themselves as they go.

I Can Unscramble My Spelling Words (L.1.2d) - Students will unscramble each word, writing it correctly on the lines.

I Can Find Correctly Spelled Words (L.1.2d) - Students will color to show which words are spelled correctly and which are spelled incorrectly.

Spelling Test – Students will use these sheets (printer friendly – 2 to a page) to test their spelling for the unit.

Grammar Practice -

I Can Create Sentences With Color Adjectives (L.1.1f, SL.1.1) - Students will describe each picture to a friend using color adjectives.

I Can Find Pictures to Go With Color Adjectives (L.1.1f, SL.1.5) - Students will draw pictures to go with each color adjective, then label.

I Can Find Pictures to Go With Number Adjectives (L.1.1f, SL.1.5) - Students will draw and color to show a given number of an item, then write to label.

I Can Use Size and Shape Adjectives in Sentences (L.1.1f, SL.1.5) - Students will use sentences with a friend to tell about given items using size or shape adjectives. Then they will write the adjective they used on the lines.

I Can Write Sentences With Adjectives (L.1.1f, L.1.1j, SL.1.5) - Students will write a sentence using each size, color, number, or shape adjective and then draw to illustrate.

Vocabulary Practice:
I Can Illustrate My Vocabulary Words (L.1.6, SL.1.5) - Students will draw to illustrate each vocabulary or extended vocabulary word.

I Can Find Synonyms For Words (L.1.5d, L.1.5c) - Students will find synonyms for given words and use them in a conversation with friends.

I Can Illustrate My Vocabulary Words (L.1.6, L.1.5c, SL.1.5) - Students will illustrate each vocabulary or extended vocabulary word.

I Can Match Vocabulary Words to Pictures (L.1.6) - Students will match each picture to the vocabulary word that matches it.

I Can Answer Questions With My Vocabulary Words (L.1.6, SL.1.1) - Students will answer questions with vocabulary words with friends.

Phonics Practice:

I Can Find Short U Words (RF.1.2a, RF.1.3) - Students will color each short u word.

I Can Read and Illustrate Short U Words (RF.1.2a, RF.1.3, SL.1.1) - Students will draw to illustrate each short u cvc word.

I Can Find the First Sound (RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d) - Students will find the first sound (q or z) of each picture word.

I Can Make Words With the Same Last Sound (RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d) - Students will draw to show other words with the same last sound.

I Can Find the Last Sound (RF.1.2c, RF.1.2d) - Students will find the last sound and complete each cvc word.

Writing Practice:
I Can Write Interesting Detail Sentences (W.1.3) - Students will finish each story with interesting sentences that match the given topic.

I Can Use Adjectives to Make Better Sentences (L.1.1f, SL.1.5, W.1.2) - Students will finish sentences with adjectives that complete the sentence and then draw to illustrate.

I Can Write Opinion Sentences About a Book (W.1.1, L.1.1j) - Students will write to tell their opinion about the book "Gus Takes the Train."

I Can Write a Narrative (W.1.3, L.1.1j) - Students will write to complete a narrative passage and illustrate.

Performance Task Craftivity (W.1.2): Students will create a train craftivity to answer the lesson’s performance task (all information including teaching instructions, craft templates, and example photographs are included – everything you need to do the activity is here!).

Reading Practice:

I Can Describe the Characters and the Setting (RL.1.1, RL.1.3) - Students will write details about characters and setting from "Gus Takes the Train."

I Can Tell a Story in Order (RL.1.1, RL.1.2) - Students will write and draw to put the story of the week in order.

I Can Tell the Main Idea (RL.12) - Students will write and draw to tell the main idea of "Fun Fun Fun."

I Can Find Genre (RL.1.5) - Students will color to sort fiction and nonfiction passages.

I Can Analyze and Evaluate a Text (RL.1.1, RL.1.2) - Students will draw and write to answer questions about the story and then tell if they liked it or not.

Fluency Practice:
I Can Use Sight Words (RF.1.3g) - Students will color sight words, box them up, illustrate sight word sentences, and use each word in a sentence.

I Can Check For Accuracy (RF.1.3g, RF.1.4) - Students will read sight word sentences to a friend, checking for accuracy as they read.

I Can Write Sentences With Sight Words (RF.1.3g, L.1.1j) - Students will write sentences with each sight word.

I Can Match and Color My Sight Words (RF.1.3g) - Students will color by the code with their sight words.

I Can Unscramble My Sight Words (RF.1.3g) - Students will unscramble each of their sight words.

Speaking and Listening Practice:

I Can Retell Each Part of a Story (SL.1.2) - Students will draw to tell about the different parts of "Gus Takes the Train."

I Can Share About Where I Would Go on a Train (SL.1.4) - Students will draw and write, then share, to tell about where they would like to visit on a train ride.

I Can Have a Conversation With a Friend (SL.1.1a, SL.1.1b) - Students will answer questions to have a conversation with a friend.

I Can Share About What I Love About Visiting the Zoo (SL.1.4) - Students will draw and write to tell about their favorite things at the zoo.

I Can Listen For Key Details in a Story (RL.1.1, SL.1.2) - Students will draw or write to answer questions for listening comprehension after reading or listening to "Training Around the Town."