Flash Cards (match words to pictures and match words to definitions) That's why I've included the following vocabulary resources: Next, I find that vocabulary instruction works best when it's done within the context of books that students are already reading. I also created an Extension Activity for early finishers. That's why I've included page by page lesson plans, guided practice worksheets, and text-specific reader's notebook prompts for the following strategies: My goal was to make it easy to teach readers how to think about “Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook” using a variety of comprehension strategies.
It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with “Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook” by Michael Garland.