Parts of a Book

Practice Set 2: Exploring the Cover, Spine, Title & Creators

Grade 1 Reading

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📕 The Outside

• Front Cover: First page with title.
• Spine: Binds and protects pages.
• Back Cover: Short story blurb.

✍️ The Creators

• Author: Writes the story words.
• Illustrator: Draws the pictures.
• Title: Special name of the book.

📖 Inside Parts

• Title Page: First inner page info.
• Pages: Paper leaves with tale.
• Book Care: Turn corners gently!

Part 1 Book Anatomy Match: Look at the storybook diagram below. Match each letter [A to E] to the description.

[A] SPINE

[B] BOOK TITLE:
Sammy's Big Acorn

[C] COVER PICTURE

Written by: Elena Ramos [D]
Illustrated by: Mark Tan [E]

1 Holds pages firmly together like a backbone: Letter:

2 The name of the storybook (Sammy's Big Acorn): Letter:

3 The author who wrote the words (Elena Ramos): Letter:

4 The illustrator who drew the squirrel (Mark Tan): Letter:

5 The high-contrast artwork on the front cover: Letter:

Part 2 Book Detective Quiz: Circle the letter of the correct answer.

6What is the job of the illustrator?

A) Draw pictures B) Print paper

7What is the job of the author?

A) Write words B) Sell books

8Where is the short summary (blurb) located?

A) Back cover B) Book spine

9How should you turn pages in a book?

A) Gently by corner B) Pull hard

10 My Favorite Storybook: Write title:

Beginning, Middle & End

Story Elements: Sequencing What Happens First, Next & Last

Grade 1 Reading

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🌱 1. Beginning (First)

Introduces characters, setting, and what they plan to do.

⚡ 2. Middle (Next)

The action unfolds! A surprise or challenge happens.

🏁 3. End (Last)

The challenge is solved and the story wraps up happily!

🕊️ Read Aloud: Bibi the Little Bird's Brave Flight DepEd MATATAG Key Stage 1 Story

[Beginning] One morning in a mango tree, a little bird named Bibi peeked out of her nest. Mama chirped, “Spread your wings, Bibi! Today is your first flight.”
[Middle] Bibi flapped and hopped off. Whoosh! A strong gust of wind blew. Bibi wobbled down toward a thorny rose bush and peeped in fear!
[End] Mama swiftly flew under to guide her. Bibi tilted into the breeze, flapped bravely, and landed safely on the fence with a proud chirp!

Part 1 Order the Events: Write 1 (Beginning), 2 (Middle), or 3 (End) in the box.

1 A gust of wind blew, Bibi wobbled, and fluttered toward a rose bush.

Order:

2 Bibi peeked out of her nest in the tall mango tree ready for her first flight.

Order:

3 Mama guided Bibi, she soared high, and landed safely with a proud chirp.

Order:

Part 2 Story Structure Match: Match each story part to its description. Write A, B, or C.

4 Characters & nest setting in tree:

[ ]

A. Beginning • Introduces Bibi in the nest.

5 Wind gusts & Bibi wobbles down:

[ ]

B. Middle • The sudden wind challenge!

6 Bibi flies bravely & chirps proudly:

[ ]

C. End • Safe landing on the garden fence.

Part 3 Transition Clue Words: Fill in each blank with First, Next, or Finally.

7 , we wash sweet apples. (Beginning)

8 , Mom slices them into bites. (Middle)

9 , we eat crunchy apples! (End)

10Word signaling the very last event:

A) Finally B) First

Problem & Solution Detective

Practice Set 2: Identifying What Goes Wrong & How It Gets Solved

Grade 1 Reading

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Part 1 Problem or Solution? Circle whether each situation is a PROBLEM or a SOLUTION.

1Ben wants to draw a sun, but his crayon breaks in half.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

2Ben peels the wrapper and draws nicely with both pieces.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

3Tara forgot her umbrella and heavy rain pours down.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

4Her friend Noah shares his umbrella to walk home dry.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

🐱 Story Case: Toby & The Lost Kitten Short Reading Comprehension

Toby heard a quiet “Meow, meow.” A tiny white kitten was stuck on top of a tall garden bench, shivering from the cold wind and too little to jump down.
Toby called his sister Kara. Together, they gently laid a soft blanket across the bench steps and offered warm milk. The kitten purred, stepped down safely, and curled up in Toby's arms!

Part 2 Case Detective: Answer each question based on Toby's story.

5What was the problem in the story?

A) Kitten stuck on tall bench B) Rain fell

6What sound was the clue of trouble?

A) Barking B) Quiet meow

7What was the solution Toby and Kara did?

A) Blanket & warm milk step B) Ran away

8How did the kitten feel after being helped?

A) Happy & purring B) Still crying

Part 3 Everyday Problem Solving: Choose the smartest and kindest solution.

9Problem: Soup is steaming hot! Smart solution:

A) Blow gently & wait B) Spill it

10Problem: Friend dropped pencils. Kind solution:

A) Help pick them up B) Walk away

Teacher & Parent Answer Key

Practice Set 2: Solutions, Scoring Guide & Diagnostic Matrix

Answer Key

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🔑 Page 1: Parts of a Book Solutions (10 Points)

🔑 Page 2: Story Sequencing Solutions (10 Points)

🔑 Page 3: Problem & Solution Solutions (10 Points)

📊 Diagnostic Mastery Matrix (DepEd MATATAG Key Stage 1 Literacy)

• 26 – 30 Points (Mastered): The learner has exceptional print awareness and narrative comprehension. Understands book creator roles, sequences chronological events with transition clues, and easily distinguishes problems from solutions.
• 20 – 25 Points (Approaching Mastery): Solid foundational skills. Review the difference between Author and Illustrator roles, and practice identifying the conflict in story middles.
• Below 20 Points (Needs Reinforcement): Practice physical book handling (pointing out title and spine on real picture books) and practice 3-card sequencing with picture cards.