There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell- Reading Comprehension Unit

Unlock the potential of every student with our Adaptive Reading Comprehension Unit, specially designed for children with adaptive skill delays, reluctant writers, minimally verbal kids with autism, and kids with learning disabilities. In a special education setting, where every learner is unique, this Unit empowers educators to provide tailored support that fosters comprehension, confidence, and literacy skills.

Key Product Features:

1. Five Targeted Cloze Assignments: This Unit includes four cloze-style reading comprehension assignments, each meticulously crafted to address the specific needs of children with varying abilities. These assignments focus on vocabulary development, sentence structure, and story comprehension and recall.
2. Customized Difficulty Levels: We understand that no two learners are alike. That’s why our Unit allows educators to adjust the difficulty level of each cloze assignment to suit individual student needs. Whether a child is just starting their reading journey or requires more advanced challenges, we’ve got you covered.
3. Visual Supports: Visual illustrations to learn vocabulary.
4. Progress Tracking: Special education educators can easily monitor and assess each student’s progress. The Unit allows tracking comprehension, allowing for data-driven instructional decisions.
5. Inclusivity and Accessibility: This unit is designed with inclusivity in mind. It accommodates various accessibility needs, is made in a larger font size, therefore suitable for students with diverse challenges, including those with physical or sensory disabilities.
6. Support for Reluctant Writers: Many special needs students may struggle with writing tasks. Our Unit encourages participation by providing alternative response options such as multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false options, and match the options fostering engagement and reducing writing-related stress.
   What is included: Based on the book There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell!- By Lucille Colandro.
   Lexile Level: 390L; ATOS Reading Level: 2.2
   Read the book before using this unit and/or watch the read-along video.

This is a No prep print and go resource with-

Vocabulary Study with pictures.
Match the vocabulary with definitions.
Multiple choice questions.
Fill in the blanks.
True or false statements.
Sequencing/story recall.
Answer Key.

How to use it?
This paraeducator-friendly adapted reading comprehension unit is designed for classroom instruction in self-contained/gen-ed classes, small-group work, IEP goal assessments, or independent practice. They can also be used for homework assignments, or differentiated learning activities, catering to various teaching and learning styles. You can also use these for baseline IEP goal assessment (back to school) or in regular teaching and practice.
THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT, NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE MAILED. You will immediately be able to download and print the work after purchase.