English Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, which helps us understand the text better. Before we start reading, let's look at the cover of the book. What do you think this story is about? Making predictions is a fun way to guess what might happen in the story based on what we see and hear.

Let's look at the first page of our story. The picture shows a cat sitting on a fence. What do you think the cat is looking at? I will write down your predictions on the board. Remember, there are no wrong answers! After we read the page, we will see if your predictions were correct.

Now, let's read the next few pages together. As we read, I want you to raise your hand if you have a prediction about what will happen next. I will pause after each page to give you a chance to share your thoughts. This will help us all think about the story in a deeper way.

After our shared reading, I want you to think about the story we read. Write down one prediction about what you think will happen next if the story continued. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentence. You can also draw a picture to go along with your prediction. Share your work with a partner when you are done.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To understand the text better
• To confuse the reader
• To skip reading

Answer: To understand the text better

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and think critically about what they are reading.

Answer: A cat sitting on a fence.

Describing the cover helps students focus on visual clues that aid in making predictions.

• I think the cat will fly.
• The cat is sad.
• The cat will eat a mouse.
• The cat is a superhero.

Answer: The cat will eat a mouse.

This prediction is based on common knowledge about cats and is plausible.

Answer: Punctuation helps to make sentences clear and easy to understand.

Correct punctuation ensures that the reader knows where sentences begin and end.

• Keep it to yourself
• Share it with the group
• Ignore it
• Write it down later

Answer: Share it with the group

Sharing predictions enhances group discussions and learning.

Answer: The cat will chase a butterfly.

This sentence shows the student's ability to make a logical prediction based on the story context.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a group
• Reading only pictures
• Reading without discussing

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves group participation, which enhances comprehension.