Using Illustrations to Understand a Story Worksheet – 1st Grade

Using Illustrations to Understand a Story Worksheet helps first grade learners practice context clues with clear directions and a clean, kid-friendly layout. Print it and it is ready for class, homework, or homeschool lessons.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their context clues skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Students stay on task because the directions are short and the practice is the right size for one sitting. Teachers save time because the page is ready to print and easy to check.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: Students read the directions at the top, complete the practice items one at a time, and finish with a quick look back over their work.

Grade level: Designed for first grade students. It also works well for kindergarten and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, independent work, centers, morning work, homework, or an emergency sub plan.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

Skills covered: Context Clues, Reading Comprehension, Text Features, Vocabulary, English, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core L.1.4a, RI.1.5, RL.1.1, RI.1.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 4 (2 worksheet pages, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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