English First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will explore the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when we read a text together as a class. It allows us to enjoy stories and learn new words. We will look at pictures and titles to help us guess what the story might be about. This is called making predictions.

Let's look at the cover of a book titled 'The Hungry Caterpillar.' What do you see? (Show the cover image.) Based on the picture, what do you think the story is about? (Encourage students to share their thoughts.) For example, they might say, 'I think it’s about a caterpillar that eats a lot of food.' This is a prediction!

Now, we will read a short story together. As we read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After each page, I will ask you to share your predictions. For instance, if we read about a cat that sees a mouse, I might ask, 'What do you think the cat will do next?' Encourage students to express their ideas and support their predictions with reasons.

After our reading, I want you to write a sentence about what you think will happen next in the story. Remember to start your sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. For example, 'The caterpillar will turn into a butterfly.' Once you finish, share your sentence with a partner and discuss your predictions.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a class
• Reading only pictures
• Reading only titles

Answer: Reading together as a class

Shared reading involves the whole class participating in reading a text together, which helps with comprehension and engagement.

• The weather
• The pictures and title
• The page numbers
• The author’s name

Answer: The pictures and title

Pictures and titles give us clues about the story, helping us to guess what might happen.

Answer: It helps us think about the story and understand it better.

Making predictions engages our thinking and prepares us for what we are about to read.

• Put a comma
• Put a full stop
• Leave it blank
• Put a question mark

Answer: Put a full stop

A full stop indicates the end of a sentence, showing that the thought is complete.

• A guess about what will happen
• A fact about the story
• A summary of the story
• A question about the story

Answer: A guess about what will happen

A prediction is an educated guess based on clues from the text.

Answer: The dog will chase the squirrel.

This sentence shows a clear prediction based on the situation described.

• Close the book
• Make predictions
• Draw pictures
• Write a summary

Answer: Make predictions