English First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. As we read, we will make predictions about what might happen next in the story. Predictions are guesses based on clues from the text and our own experiences.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'The Lost Puppy'. What do you think this story will be about? (Pause for responses.) Good! Now, let’s read the first few sentences together. After reading, I will ask you what you think will happen next. Remember to use clues from the text to support your predictions.

After reading the first part of 'The Lost Puppy', let’s discuss. What do you think the puppy will do next? (Encourage students to share their thoughts.) Write down your predictions on your whiteboards. Remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of your sentence and a full stop at the end.

Now, I want you to think about the story we read. Write your own prediction about what will happen at the end of the story. Use your best handwriting, and remember to check your punctuation. Once you finish, share your prediction with a partner and discuss why you think that will happen.

• The Lost Puppy
• The Happy Cat
• The Big Tree

Answer: The Lost Puppy

The title of the story we focused on was 'The Lost Puppy'.

Answer: Prediction

A prediction is a guess based on clues from the text.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: .

A full stop (.) is used to end a sentence.

• Read the story
• Draw a picture
• Take a nap

Answer: Read the story

You should read the story to gather clues for your prediction.

Answer: The lost puppy will find its way home.

This is a possible prediction based on the story's theme.

• It helps us guess
• It makes reading boring
• It helps us understand the story better

Answer: It helps us understand the story better

Making predictions engages us with the text and enhances comprehension.

• Crayons
• Whiteboards
• Markers

Answer: Whiteboards

We used whiteboards to write our predictions during the lesson.

Answer: The puppy was lost.

This clue indicates that the puppy might have an adventure to find its way home.