English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 10

Guided reading is an important part of learning to read. In this lesson, we will read a short story together. I will help you understand the story by asking questions and discussing it. We will focus on the characters, the setting, and what happens in the story. This will help you become better readers and thinkers.

Let's read a short story about a cat named Max. As we read, I will pause and ask you questions. For example, 'What color is Max?' or 'Where does Max live?' After reading, we will talk about the story. I will write down some sentences on the board, and we will check if they have correct punctuation and spacing.

Now that we have read the story, let's discuss it as a class. I will ask you questions like, 'What did Max do in the story?' and 'Who were Max's friends?' You will take turns answering. Remember to listen carefully to your classmates and think about their answers. This will help us understand the story better.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about Max. Use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. For example, you could write, 'Max is a cat.' Remember to leave spaces between your words. After you finish writing, you can draw a picture of Max and his friends.

• Tom
• Max
• Jerry
• Sam

Answer: Max

The cat in the story is named Max.

• Black
• White
• Brown
• Gray

Answer: Brown

Max is described as a brown cat in the story.

Answer: Max lives in a house.

In the story, it is mentioned that Max lives in a house.

• Dogs
• Birds
• Other cats
• Fish

Answer: Other cats

Max's friends in the story are other cats.

Answer: Max played with his friends.

Max played with his friends, which is a key part of the story.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used at the end of a sentence.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

You should write three sentences about Max.

Answer: Draw a picture of Max.

After writing your sentences, you can draw a picture of Max and his friends.