Reading Comprehension | Mini Lesson
Students will read a short passage, use context to understand words, and practice spelling key words from the text. The lesson connects reading comprehension with spelling patterns, word meaning, and careful proofreading.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Context clues | Hints in the sentence or passage that help you figure out a word's meaning. |
| Comprehension | Understanding what you read. |
| Pattern | A repeated way letters are arranged in words. |
| Proofread | To check your writing for mistakes. |
| Vocabulary | Words a reader needs to know and use. |
Display 5 common words from the passage. Say each word aloud and have students repeat. Briefly review one spelling pattern, such as long vowel teams or silent letters.
Read the words aloud, notice the pattern, and write each word once.
Read the passage aloud once. Then have students read it silently and highlight unfamiliar words.
Listen, follow along, and identify words they do not know.
Model how to use context clues to figure out the meaning of 2-3 unfamiliar words. Ask simple questions about the passage.
Answer questions, explain word meanings, and point to clues in the text.
Choose 8-10 spelling words from the passage. Say each word, use it in a sentence, and have students spell it orally or in writing.
Repeat each word, spell it, and compare spelling with a partner.
Dictate 3 short sentences using words from the passage. Support students as they check spelling and punctuation.
Write the sentences carefully and proofread their work.
Ask students to reread the passage and circle any spelling words they missed. Offer quick help as needed.
Reread, correct mistakes, and mark corrected words.
Review the spelling pattern and ask students what helped them spell words correctly today.
Share one strategy they used and listen to the summary.
Students share one spelling strategy they learned and one way reading helped them spell better. The teacher restates the key idea: careful reading supports careful spelling.
Read the passage again at home and write each spelling word three times. Choose three words and use each one in a new sentence.