Boxes and Circles

Worksheet Description

Draw a box around the sentence to read first. Draw a circle around the first word that you will read.

This worksheet is designed to teach the fundamental concept of reading direction in English, which is from left to right and top to bottom. It visually represents the reading direction with arrows pointing from left to right and from top to bottom. Below the instructions, there are three sentences for the student to engage with. The directions ask the learner to draw a box around the sentence they are supposed to read first and to circle the first word they will read, guiding them in practicing the correct order of reading.

The purpose of this worksheet is to instill the standard practice of reading order in English-speaking cultures. It aims to familiarize students with the orientation of text on a page, training them to start at the top left and move horizontally to the right, then down to the next line, and to repeat this pattern. This skill is essential for literacy and helps in developing proper reading habits. By following the instructions, students reinforce their understanding of where to begin reading and the direction to follow, which is crucial for their reading fluency and comprehension development.