Reading Comprehension Strategies for First Graders

Miss Sunshine introduces the concept of visualization, encouraging students to use their imagination to create mental images while reading. She reads the story 'Two Speckled Eggs' by Jennifer K. Mann, guiding students to visualize scenes and characters. The lesson concludes with an activity where students write and draw based on their visualizations.

What is visualization in the context of reading?

• Drawing pictures while reading

• Creating mental images of the story

• Writing a summary of the story

• Listening to music to understand the story better

What does visualization help you do while listening to a story?

• Take notes better

• Create mental pictures

• Memorize the text

• Understand the author's background

What can you visualize about a candle without seeing it?

• Its color and shape

• The smell of the wax

• The heat it emits and the wax dripping

• The sound it makes

What does the teacher use as an example to explain visualization?

• A playground

• A storybook

• A candle

• A birthday cake

Who is not invited initially to Ginger's birthday party?

• Julius

• Maya

• Ava

• Lila Browning

What does Ginger's mom insist on regarding the party invitations?

• Having a themed party

• Inviting all girls or none at all

• Inviting boys and girls

• Only inviting a few close friends

Why does Ginger cry on the day of her party?

• Because the decorations were ruined

• Because she was overwhelmed

• Because no one brought presents

• Because she thought no one would come

What unusual gift does Lila Browning bring to the party?

• A book

• A store-bought toy

• A homemade bird's nest

• A magnifying glass

What realization does Ginger have towards the end of her party?

• A perfect party needs perfect decorations

• She should have invited more people

• She prefers smaller gatherings

• Friendship is more important than the perfect party

What activity does the teacher want the students to do after the story?

• Act out their favorite part of the story

• Draw scenes as visualized in their mind

• Write a letter to a character

• Create a new ending for the story