Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify beginning, intermediate, and expert level reading skills for first grade.

Materials and Prep

• First grade reading materials
• Writing materials
• Quiet learning environment

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Beginning Level: Have the student read simple sentences and identify basic sight words. Encourage them to sound out words phonetically.
• Intermediate Level: Introduce short paragraphs with more complex words. Ask the student to summarize what they have read and identify key details.
• Expert Level: Provide a short story for the student to read independently. Have them answer comprehension questions and make predictions about the story's outcome.

Talking Points

• "Let's start with the beginning level. Can you read this sentence out loud for me?"
• "Now, moving on to the intermediate level. How would you summarize the main idea of this paragraph?"
• "For the expert level, I want you to read this story quietly and then we'll discuss your predictions. What do you think will happen next?"