English First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 7

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. We will look at the title and pictures before we start reading to make predictions about what the story might be about. This will help us engage with the text and think critically about the content.

Let's look at the title of our story: 'The Lost Puppy'. What do you think this story will be about? (Pause for student responses.) Now, let's look at the picture on the cover. What do you see? (Encourage students to describe the image.) Based on the title and the picture, I predict that the story will be about a puppy that gets lost and tries to find its way home.

Now, we will read the first few pages of 'The Lost Puppy' together. As we read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After each page, we will pause and discuss our predictions. What do you think will happen to the puppy? (Facilitate a discussion, encouraging students to share their thoughts and build on each other's ideas.)

After our reading session, I want you to write three sentences about what you think will happen next in the story. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, you might start with 'I think the puppy will...' or 'Maybe the puppy will find...'. Once you finish writing, share your sentences with a partner and discuss your predictions.

• The Lost Cat
• The Lost Puppy
• The Lost Bird

Answer: The Lost Puppy

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

• The title and pictures
• The ending
• The author's name

Answer: The title and pictures

We use the title and pictures to help us guess what the story might be about.

Answer: The puppy will find its way home.

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

• It helps us read alone
• It allows us to learn from each other
• It is faster than reading alone

Answer: It allows us to learn from each other

Shared reading encourages collaboration and discussion, enhancing understanding.

Answer: The puppy will meet a friendly dog.

This sentence shows a prediction about the story's progression.

• To write quickly
• To use correct punctuation and spacing
• To write in capital letters only

Answer: To use correct punctuation and spacing

Using correct punctuation and spacing is essential for clear writing.

• A guess about what will happen
• A summary of the story
• A description of the characters

Answer: A guess about what will happen

A prediction is an educated guess about future events in a story.