Independent Learning Packet for Special Education for Reading Comprehension and CALENDAR SKILLS.

Calendar Skills to Identify Events and Holidays (Fiction and Non-Fiction Passages)

This Independent Learning Packet for Special Education focuses on reading skills most often addressed through IEP Goals for readers in late First Grade, Second Grade and Third Grade (below reading grade level), as well as students receiving intervention within these instructional levels.

WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT LEARNING PACKET?

An INDEPENDENT LEARNING PACKET includes 36 engaging worksheets or printables for students to complete with a greater level of independence both in the classroom, or at home for distance learning, or homework to practice learned skills.

CAN YOU DESCRIBE WHAT IS IN THE READING Identifying Events and Holidays with Calendar Skills PACKET FOR IEP GOAL PROGRESSION?

· 36 Worksheets with EASY TO RECORD DATA (for teacher or parent/guardian to complete!)

These worksheets include lesser known holidays (but fun, nonetheless!) that fall on the same date each year.

SET #1: Monthly Calendar with one marked holiday or event and related questions. (Data can be collected on each page)

SET #2: Picture for student to color along with a NON-FICTION reading passage related to the holiday or event. (Data can be collected on each page.)

SET #3: Picture for student to color along with a FICTION reading passage related to the holiday or event. (Data can be collected on each page.)

· This worksheet set is a PRINT and GO activity with NO ASSEMBLY NEEDED. It helps students remain engaged and focused on an academic task for a longer period of time.

· SUGGESTED IEP GOALS to align with your students’ learning needs.

(1.) Given a monthly calendar and a named event or holiday clearly marked, along with a NONFICTION passage, STUDENT will respond to four “WH” questions related to the event (date, day of week, meaning, etc.), with 80% accuracy, in 4 out of 5 opportunities, by MONTH, YEAR.

(2.) Given a monthly calendar and a named event or holiday clearly marked, along with a FICTION passage, STUDENT will respond to four “WH” questions related to the event (date, day of the week, meaning, etc.) with 80% accuracy, in 4 out of 5 opportunities, by MONTH, YEAR.

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CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC SKILL SET TO MEET MY STUDENTS IEP GOAL?

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