Lesson Plan
Story Sleuths Lesson Plan
Students will decode and fluently read key sight words, practice reading a short leveled passage, and answer comprehension questions to build early reading skills.
Early readers need regular practice with sight words, fluency, and comprehension to develop confidence and foundational literacy skills. This lesson integrates decoding, guided reading, and questioning to support all learners.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Sight-Word Decoding
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Shared Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Independent or Partner Reading
7 minutes
Step 4
Comprehension Check
7 minutes
Step 5
Closure and Review
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Story Sleuths
Lesson Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up: Sight-Word Decoding (5 min)
Guided Shared Reading (8 min)
Independent/Partner Reading (7 min)
Comprehension Check (7 min)
Closure and Review (3 min)

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