The Last Day of School
The Last Day of School
The Last Day of School
The Last Day of School
The Last Day of School
The Last Day of School
The Last Day of School
Realistic (fiction), 290 words, Level I (Grade 1), Lexile 650L
Multilevel Book also available in level L
In The Last Day of School, all of the third graders are excited for summer vacation, but before they start their break, they spend time signing each other's yearbook. It's a lot of fun for students, except for John, who is stuck in the nurse's office. How will he get his classmates to sign his yearbook? Detailed and colorful illustrations will keep students interested in this relatable story. The book can also be used to teach students how to identify narrative point of view as well as retell to better understand the story. The book and lesson are also available for levels I and O.
Book Resources
Multilevels
Writing Resources
More Book Options
-
Kurzweil 3000 Format
Use of Kurzweil 3000® formatted books requires the purchase of Kurzweil 3000 software at www.kurzweiledu.com.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Retell to understand text
Comprehension
Narrative Point of View : Identify narrative point of view
Phonological Awareness
Initial and Final Consonants : Discriminate initial and final consonant st- blends
Phonics
Consonant Blends : Identify initial and final consonant st-
Grammar and Mechanics
Quotation Marks : Recognize and use quotation marks to show dialogue
Word Work
Synonyms and Antonyms : Identify and use synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
