180 Days of Reading for First Grade

📘 180 Days of Reading for First Grade

Ages: 6–8 years | Grade 1 | Reading Comprehension & Word Study

Develop strong reading habits and essential literacy skills with 180 Days of Reading for First Grade, a standards-aligned daily practice book published by Shell Education. This full-year resource offers daily 10–15 minute exercises to boost reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and writing through short fiction and nonfiction passages.

📚 Structure:

• 180 daily pages organized into 36 weekly themes
• Each week includes:
• Days 1–3: Short reading passages + multiple-choice comprehension
• Day 4: Longer passage + deeper comprehension
• Day 5: Written response based on the reading

🧠 Skills Developed:

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary and word analysis
• Fluency and oral expression
• Written response and critical thinking
• Practice aligned to Common Core (CCR), TESOL, and WIDA standards

🧾 Assessment Features:

• Built-in scoring rubrics and item analysis charts
• Answer key and diagnostic tools for tracking progress
• Printable or digital forms for classroom or home use

🎯 Best For:

• Grade 1 classrooms
• Homeschool and tutoring
• RTI/intervention and ESL support
• Daily bell ringers or take-home work

📎 Themes Include:

Animals, seasons, health, community, dinosaurs, holidays, school life, and more—building general knowledge alongside literacy skills.

This book provides a full academic year of scaffolded reading practice and encourages students to read, think, and write every day with confidence.