1st Grade Reading & Language Arts — Reading with Purpose — Phonics and Comprehension
Students will practice reading comprehension by identifying the main idea, characters, and events in a short passage.
Reading is not just saying the words — it is understanding what the words mean! Good readers think about what they are reading.
When you read a story, ask yourself: Who is in the story? What happened? Where did it take place? These questions help you understand.
Let's practice with a Bible story: 'David was a young shepherd boy. He watched over his father's sheep. One day a lion came. David was brave and trusted God. He fought the lion and saved his sheep.' Who is the story about? David! What happened? He saved his sheep from a lion!
Read a short Bible passage together. Then answer: Who is in the story? What happened first, next, and last? Draw a picture of the main event. Write one sentence about the story.