Hugs
Realistic (fiction), 121 words, Level E (Grade 1)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Cause and Effect
Phonological Awareness	Blend Phonemes
Phonics	Consonant Blends
Grammar and Mechanics	Adjectives
Word Work	Synonyms

Book Summary

Hugs tells the story of a group of friends, all but one of whom is having a bad day and needs a hug. The unexpected conclusion ends the book on an uplifting note. Hugs reinforces the validity of both good and bad feelings and the importance of receiving hugs for either kind. The simple story structure presents situations with which most students will be familiar. Charming illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand the text
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships
• Blend phonemes
• Read words with final blend -st
• Recognize adjectives as words that describe
• Identify and produce synonyms

Vocabulary

• High-frequency words: away, gave, hug, very
• Content words: enormous, giant, horrible, huge, miserable, rotten, terrible

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level E Answer Sheet