Activities: Understanding the Story (Comprehension)
Story Response
Overview
Objective
Children are given open-ended questions about the story that they will then discuss with you.
Levels
Six questions are presented in a set—three of which are general while the remaining three are story-specific.
Linked Stories
Darryl! Don't Dawdle
Feelings
Henny Penny
The Dove and the Ant
The Frogs and the Well
The Little Red Hen
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Waterfall
When I Open my Eyes
Related Activities
Comprehension Monitoring
Story Elements
Summarizing
Tracking
Spelling Sentences
Resources
Activities: Understanding the Story (Comprehension)
Story Response
Objective
Children are given open-ended questions about the story that they will then discuss with you.
Levels
Six questions are presented in a set—three of which are general while the remaining three are story-specific.
Linked Stories
Darryl! Don't Dawdle
Feelings
Henny Penny
The Dove and the Ant
The Frogs and the Well
The Little Red Hen
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Waterfall
When I Open my Eyes
Related Activities
If you notice your child struggling with this activity, suggest one of the following activities to further practice and reinforce the skill. We also encourage parents and guardians to talk with their children’s teachers about using ABRA to support and complement the work being done at school.
Comprehension Monitoring
Story Elements
Summarizing
Tracking
Spelling Sentences