Backyard Cookout

Ages 6–8 · 9 minutes · English

Let's get cookin'! You're invited to Tommy and Tina's cookout!

Students learn about compound words and practice making inferences and predictions. Students read short passages to develop reading comprehension skills.

Prior knowledge required: ability to read sentences

Part of

Reading Comprehension 1

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Alabama

ELA21.1.22 — Ask and answer questions about key details in literary and informational texts.
ELA21.1.27 — Make predictions using information found within a literary text.
ELA21.1.7j — With prompting and support, decode two-syllable words using knowledge of closed syllables, open syllables, vowel-consonant-_e_ syllables, vowel-_r_ syllables, common vowel team syllables, and consonant-_le_ syllables, including compound words that fit multiple syllable types.
ELA21.2.17b — Identify meaningful parts of words (morphemes) and use them as clues to the meaning of unknown words, including base words, compound words, and frequently occurring affixes and inflections.

Alaska

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Arizona

2.L.4.c — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
CCRA.R.1 — Read carefully to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.
1.RF.3 — Know and apply phonics and word analysis skills in decoding one-syllable or two-syllable words.
1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Arkansas

1.FR.9.PD — Decode two-syllable base words with grade level letter-sound correspondences (e.g., napkin, cupcake, poodle, super).
1.RC.5.RF — Use background knowledge and details, including illustrations, charts, and graphs, to make predictions and inferences about what happens in a text.
1.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
2.RC.2.RF — Answer questions about key details in a text.

California

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RL.1.10.b — Confirm predictions about what will happen next in a text.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Colorado

RWC20-GR.1-S.2-GLE.3-EO.e.iv — Identify and understand compound words.
RWC20-GR.2-S.2-GLE.1-EO.a.i — Demonstrate use of self-monitoring comprehension strategies: rereading, checking context clues, predicting, questioning, clarifying, activating schema/background knowledge to construct meaning and draw inferences.
RWC20-GR.1-S.2-GLE.3 — Refine foundational reading skills through understanding word structure, word relationships, and word families.
RWC20-GR.2-S.2-GLE.3-EO.d.iv — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (for example: birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.2-EO.a.i — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Connecticut

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Delaware

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Florida

ELA.K12.EE.3.1 — Make inferences to support comprehension.
ELA.1.F.1.3 — Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words accurately. • Decode words using knowledge of spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs, trigraphs, and blends. • Decode simple words with r-controlled vowels. • Decode and encode regularly spelled one-syllable words. • Decode words with inflectional endings. • Decode two-syllable words with regular patterns by breaking the words into syllables. • Decode words that use final –e and vowel teams to make long-vowel sound.
ELA.1.F.1.4 — Read grade-level texts with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody or expression. • Recognize and read with automaticity the grade-level sight words.
ELA.1.R.2.2 — Identify the topic of and relevant details in a text.

Georgia

ELAGSE2L4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
ELAGSE1RF3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
ELAGSE1RF4.d — Read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Hawaii

2.L.4d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
2.RF.3f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Idaho

1.VD.WB.1f — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., playpen, penpal).
1.RC.RF.4 — Read grade-level text with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression to support comprehension in successive readings (see the 2017 Hasbrouck and Tindal norms listed in the Resource Reference).
1.RC.TE.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in texts heard or read.
2.RC.WB.1d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., backpack, backyard; flashlight, lighthouse).

Illinois

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Indiana

1.RC.1 — Ask and answer questions about the main idea and key details to clarify and confirm understanding of a text. (E)
1.RC.4 — Make and confirm predictions about what will happen next in a story.
1.RF.7 — Decode grade-appropriate base words and affixes including common prefixes plurals, verb tense, inflectional suffixes (e.g., plurals, verb tenses), simple compound words (e.g., cupcake), and contractions (e.g., isn’t). (E)
1.RF.8 — Orally read decodable texts with appropriate fluency (rate, accuracy, and prosody) while reading.
2.RF.3 — Decode multisyllabic words composed of base, prefixes, and suffixes; read contractions, possessives (e.g., kitten’s, sisters’), and compound words. (E)

Iowa

L.1.4.b — Use known individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables (may include closed and open syllables).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about the main topic and key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Kansas

RL.2.11.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse).
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate words.
RI.2.11.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse).

Kentucky

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words.
RF.2.4.a — Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
RF.2.4 — Read fluently (accuracy, speed and prosody) on grade-level to support comprehension.

Louisiana

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.

Maine

L.4.2.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
L.4.2.c — Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., addition, additional). Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
R.3.1.g — Recognize and read grade- appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Maryland

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Massachusetts

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Michigan

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Minnesota

1.1.2.1 — Read independently and monitor understanding of grade-level text; self-correct as needed using strategies including, but not limited to, decoding, looking at context and making connections.
0.1.1.1.b — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables and sounds (phonemes): identify, count, pronounce, blend, segment and manipulate (add, delete or substitute) compound words and syllables in multi syllabic words.
1.1.1.2.b — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words: decode regularly spelled one-syllable words including final e and vowel teams, consonant digraphs and diphthongs, and inflectional suffixes and two-syllable words that follow six-syllable types, demonstrating both accuracy and automaticity.
2.1.4.1 — Ask and answer questions including who, what, where, when, why and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text; recount the

Mississippi

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Missouri

1.R.1.A.a — predicting what will happen next using prior knowledge
1.R.1.B.d — recognizing that compound words are made up of shorter words
1.RF.3.A.i — reading contractions and compound words
1.R.1.A.b — asking and responding to relevant questions
1.R.1.A.c — seeking clarification and locating facts and details about stories and other texts
1.RF.3.A.k — demonstrating decoding skills when reading

Montana

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.

Nebraska

LA.2.RP.6 — Ask and answer literal (e.g., recall/details) and simple inferential (e.g., why or how) questions about key details in a literary text.
LA.2.V.1.d — Determine the meaning of compound words by using knowledge of individual words (e.g., birdhouse).
LA.1.RP.8 — With prompting and support, read and comprehend a wide range of literary texts of appropriate complexity for Grade 1.

Nevada

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

New Hampshire

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SS.CV.2.4.1 — Examine the responsibilities of individuals as members of a family, school and community, e.g., community helpers or chores at home and school. (Themes: B: Civic Ideals, Practices, and Engagement, C: People, Places and Environment)

New Jersey

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3 — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.2.3.e — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

New Mexico

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RL.1.NM.1 — Identify the main topic, retell key details of a text, and make predictions;
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RL.2.NM.1 — Identify the main topic, retell key details of a text, and make predictions;

New York

2L4d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
1RF3e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
1SL2 — Develop and answer questions about key details in diverse texts and formats.
2RF3c — Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words.

North Carolina

RF.1.4 — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.1.4.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.1.4.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
RF.2.5.a — Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.

North Dakota

1.R.2 — Ask and answer questions about a variety of texts, genres, photographs, or illustrations before, during, and after shared reading or other text-listening experiences to compare, contrast, predict, or infer.
2.F.11a — Make connections to a word's structure using knowledge of phonology, morphology, and word orthography to aide learning.
2.F.11 — Use new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, connecting previously learned words and relating new words to background knowledge.

Ohio

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented in various media and other formats (e.g., orally).

Oklahoma

1.2.PWS.3 — Students will decode words by applying knowledge of structural analysis: a. compound words b. inflectional endings (e.g., -s, -ed, -ing)
1.3.R.5 — Students will begin to use details from a text to draw conclusions and make predictions.
2.2.PWS.3 — Students will decode words by applying knowledge of structural analysis: a. compound words b. inflectional endings (e.g., -s, -ed, -ing) c. contractions d. abbreviations e. common roots and related prefixes and suffixes *sequential skills

Oregon

2.L.4d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words.
1.RF.3e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
2.SL.2 — Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
1.RF.2e — Add, substitute, and delete syllables in compound two-and three-syllable words.

Pennsylvania

CC.1.1.1.D — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. • Identify common consonant diagraphs, final-e, and common vowel teams. • Decode one- and two-syllable words with common patterns. • Read grade-level words with inflectional endings. • Read grade- appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CC.1.2.1.B — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CC.1.2.1.F — Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
CC.1.2.2.B — Ask and answer questions such as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Rhode Island

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.

South Carolina

ELA.1.OE.3 — Make inferences to support comprehension.
ELA.1.F.3.7 — Read a two-syllable word by breaking the word into syllables.
ELA.2.OE.3 — Make inferences to support comprehension.
ELA.K.F.1.4 — Count, segment, and blend syllables in spoken words including those made up of three or four phonemes and compound words.

South Dakota

2.L.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
1.RF.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud, information presented orally, or through other media.

Tennessee

2.FL.VA.7.a.iv — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words.
1.FL.PWR.3.h — Read grade-level decodable text with purpose and understanding.
2.FL.PWR.3.g — Decode grade-level texts with purpose and understanding.
2.FL.PWR.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Texas

1.2B.iv — using knowledge of base words to decode common compound words and contractions;
1.6C — make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures with adult assistance;
2.2B.iv — decoding compound words, contractions, and common abbreviations;

Utah

1.R.3.g — Read age-appropriate compound words.
2.R.9.c — Predict the meaning of compound words using knowledge of the meaning of the individual words.

Vermont

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.2.3.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Virginia

1.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of words in context from a variety of texts.
K.RL.1.A — With prompting and support, activate prior (experience) and background (content) knowledge and make connections to what is read.
K.RL.1.D — With prompting and support, generate predictions about story characters and events using the text.

Washington

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Washington, D.C.

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

West Virginia

ELA.2.39.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, and bookmark).
ELA.1.31 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELA.2.II.f — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Wisconsin

ELA.1.SL.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELA.2.L.2.c — Use individual words to predict meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse).
ELA.1.RF.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic (known) patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
ELA.2.SL.2 — Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

Wyoming

L.2.4.d — Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of compound words (e.g., birdhouse, lighthouse, housefly; bookshelf, notebook, bookmark).
RF.1.3.e — Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
RF.1.3.g — Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.