Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas

Wordy Birdy reading lesson ideas for kindergarten, first grade, or second grade!

Let me start by saying, Wordy Birdy is GREAT! The bright and vivid illustrations along with the lesson about being a good listener make this book a sure favorite. Check out some fun and engaging second grade reading comprehension lessons found in our Engaging Readers Second Grade.

Wordy Birdy Second Grade Reading Comprehension Lessons

Day 1 Problem and Solution

After reading Wordy Birdy, lead students in a discussion about the problem that Wordy Birdy had in the story. Brainstorm with students to come up with a variety of ways the problem could have been solved. As a class, complete an interactive writing lesson to form a message about the problem and solution in the story being sure to include the topic sentence, three supporting details, and a conclusion sentence.  Are you unsure about interactive writing? Have no fear, we’ve created a video with some tips. 

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After modeling, students complete their own responses. 

Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too.

Day 2 Retelling with Text Details

Read the story a second time. Your focus today is on retelling. You can complete the retell as a class and then have students create a retell strip of their own. 

Second grade reading comprehension lessons for Wordy Birdy. These 2nd grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included.

We have two variations on retelling.  The one above is geared towards second grade students.  The one below is geared towards kindergarten and first grade students.  Here is the digital version of the retelling activity. 

Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too.

Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too. Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too.

Day 3 Making Connections

Students make connections to the story.  I can imagine that A LOT of our sweeties can relate to Wordy Birdy. This can make for a great discussion. 

Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too.

Day 4 Exploring Theme

This book has such a great lesson! This is the perfect time to teach students that books are oftentimes written with a theme. 

Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too.

Day 5 Opinion Writing

Time for opinion writing! Students love writing their favorite part of the story. In second grade, we do expect supporting details and often teach this throughout the year.  This opinion writing is just one more way to extend that practice. 

Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too.

Also, don’t forget about the self-check at the bottom of the student response sheets. This allows students to be mindful of their writing and help them to self-check their mechanics. 

Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too.

A Craft

Of course, we have a craft! Students had fun creating their own version of Wordy Birdy. 

Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too. Wordy Birdy Reading Lesson Ideas! These kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included. Retelling, reading comprehension, and craft lessons too.

Do you love Engaging Readers for second grade? Here is another book you could use this winter: 

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My teaching career allowed me to experience teaching in different classroom environments and grades. My heart belongs to early childhood education. My job is to make teaching FUN, ENGAGING, and EASIER. Welcome!

Hi, I'm DeedeE.

My teaching career allowed me to experience teaching in different classroom environments and grades. My heart belongs to early childhood education. My job is to make teaching FUN, ENGAGING, and EASIER. Welcome!
 

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7 Responses

    1. Yes! The directed drawing is inside of the Wordy Birdy lesson plans. I am with you! My drawing skills are Sad City! Thank goodness for Deanna! She has the talent!

      1. I just purchased the set, and cannot find the directed drawing. Help please!

        1. There isn’t a directed drawing included in the Wordy Birdy set of lesson plans. If you are referring to the image on green paper for the retell, that was just a very artistic student adding her special touch.

  1. how do I purchase/download the lesson? I can’t find it on the shop or TPT?
    Thank you! Was hoping to use it this week.

  2. Can you purchase just Wordy Bird and not the entire 2nd Grade bundle

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