Reading Comprehension | Whole Class
Students will read a short passage, identify key words, and use spelling patterns to support understanding of the text. The lesson focuses on noticing word parts, decoding unfamiliar words, and answering simple comprehension questions as a whole class.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| context | The words and sentences around a word that help explain its meaning. |
| spelling pattern | A group of letters that often appear together in words, such as -tion or -ight. |
| decode | To sound out or figure out a word. |
| comprehension | Understanding what you read. |
| main idea | The most important idea in a passage. |
Display 5–6 words from the passage. Ask students to look for spelling patterns they notice.
Say the words aloud, point out patterns, and predict what the words might mean.
Read the passage aloud once, then reread it and pause to underline key words and model decoding using spelling patterns.
Follow along, listen, and repeat selected words when prompted.
Lead the class in reading the passage together, stopping to discuss tricky words and their spelling patterns.
Read aloud with the class and participate in word discussion.
Ask simple oral questions about characters, setting, main idea, and important details.
Answer questions using evidence from the text and key words from the passage.
Have students choose 3 important words from the passage and spell them on paper, then use each in a short sentence.
Write the words and sentences independently or with partner support as needed.
Review the spelling patterns and the main idea of the passage. Invite a few students to share answers.
Share one word pattern, one new word, or one thing they learned from the passage.
Ask students to name one spelling pattern they noticed and one thing they understood better because of the reading. End by restating that spelling patterns can help readers decode words and understand a text.
Students will reread the passage at home, circle 5 words with the spelling pattern they learned, and write one short summary sentence about the passage.