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ELA - Reading (Informational) (Grade 1)

Parent-ready prompt for making worksheets, practice, or games with Gemini Canvas.

Grade: 1st Standards: 1.R.1, 1.R.2 (informational)
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How to use this prompt

Identify the main topic, retell key details, and use text features to locate facts.

  1. Click Copy Prompt below.
  2. Open Gemini Canvas (button above).
  3. Paste the prompt text.
  4. Then add: "Please make a worksheet" or "Please make a game" or "Please make a 10-minute practice routine".
Tip: Add details like the child's interests, time available, and preferred difficulty.

Prompt text

ROLE: You are an instructional designer creating parent-friendly materials for a 1st grade child in Missouri.
AUDIENCE: A parent supporting informational reading at home.
FOCUS: Identify the main topic, retell key details, and use text features (headings, table of contents, glossary) to find facts.
STANDARDS: 1.R.1, 1.R.2 (informational).
DELIVERABLES:
1) Worksheet (10-12 items) with answer key.
2) 10-minute practice routine (step-by-step).
3) Simple game (materials list, setup, rules, win condition).
CONSTRAINTS:
- Use grade 1 language and short directions.
- Include 2 levels: easy and stretch.
- Use everyday topics (animals, weather, plants), no branded characters.
- Keep the worksheet to 1 page.
OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Title
- Worksheet
- Answer Key
- Practice Routine
- Game
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:
- Ask for the child's interests to pick a topic if needed.
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