Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a short story about Hot Wheels and answer questions about the story.

Materials and Prep

• A short story about Hot Wheels
• Pen or pencil
• Printed worksheets with questions about the story

Activities

1. Read the short story about Hot Wheels aloud to the student.

Read the story slowly and clearly, emphasizing key words and phrases. Encourage the student to follow along with their finger as you read.

2. Discuss the story with the student.

Ask the student questions to check their comprehension of the story. For example, "Who are the main characters in the story?" or "What was the problem in the story?"

3. Complete the worksheets together.

Give the student the printed worksheets and guide them through answering the questions. Encourage them to use the story to find the answers.

4. Review the answers and provide feedback.

Go over the answers together and discuss any incorrect answers. Provide positive feedback for correct answers and offer guidance for incorrect answers.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to read a story about Hot Wheels. Who can tell me what Hot Wheels are?"
• "As we read the story, let's pay attention to the characters and what happens in the story. Can you think of any other stories that have cars or vehicles as the main focus?"
• "Now that we have finished reading the story, I want you to think about what happened in the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Can you tell me what happened first, next, and last?"
• "Let's go through the questions on the worksheet together. Remember, if you're not sure about an answer, you can always go back to the story and find the information."
• "Great job answering the questions! It's important to understand what we read and be able to answer questions about the story. This helps us become better readers and understand the story better."