English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore the concept of shared reading. Shared reading is when we read a text together as a class. It helps us understand stories better and allows us to share our thoughts. We will look at a short story and make predictions about what might happen next based on the title and pictures. This will help us become better readers and thinkers.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'The Lost Puppy'. What do you think this story might be about? (Pause for responses.) Now, let’s look at the first picture. What do you see? (Encourage students to describe the image.) Based on the title and the picture, what do you think will happen in the story? (Guide students to make predictions.)

Now, we will read the first few pages of 'The Lost Puppy' together. As we read, I want you to think about your predictions. After each page, I will ask you what you think will happen next. Remember to use the clues from the text and the pictures to support your ideas. Let’s start reading!

After our shared reading, I want you to write your own prediction about what will happen next in the story. Use complete sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. For example, you can start with 'I think the puppy will...' Once you finish writing, share your prediction with a partner and discuss why you think that will happen.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading a text together as a class
• Listening to a story being told
• Writing a story

Answer: Reading a text together as a class

Shared reading involves the whole class reading a text together, which helps improve understanding and engagement.

Answer: The puppy will find its way home.

This answer reflects a prediction based on the title and context of the story.

• To guess the ending
• To understand the story better
• To finish reading faster
• To write a summary

Answer: To understand the story better

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and think critically about the content.

Answer: The title of the story.

The title often gives hints about the main idea or theme of the story.

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• !
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.

Answer: I think the puppy will find a friend.

This sentence is a clear prediction that follows the structure of a complete sentence.

• Reading aloud together
• Discussing the story
• Writing a new story
• Making predictions

Answer: Writing a new story

Writing a new story is not part of the shared reading process; it focuses on reading and discussing an existing text.