English Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. Before we start reading, I want you to think about what you see in the title and the pictures. What do you think this story might be about? This is called making a prediction. Predictions help us engage with the text and think about what might happen next.

Let's look at the title of our story: 'The Lost Puppy.' What do you think this story will 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, let’s read the first few pages of 'The Lost Puppy' together. As we read, I want you to raise your hand if you have a prediction about what will happen next. After each page, we will pause and discuss. What did you think would happen? Did your prediction change? Why or why not? This will help us understand the story better.

After finishing the story, I want you to write your own prediction about what might happen if the puppy finds its way home. Use complete sentences and remember to use correct punctuation. For example, you could 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.

• To guess the ending of the story.
• To engage with the text and think critically.
• To memorize the story.
• To read faster.

Answer: To engage with the text and think critically.

Making predictions helps readers connect with the story and think about what might happen next.

Answer: It suggests that the story is about a puppy that is lost.

The title gives us a clue about the main character and the problem in the story.

• The puppy will find its way home.
• The puppy will become a superhero.
• The puppy will learn to fly.
• The puppy will meet a cat.

Answer: The puppy will find its way home.

This prediction relates directly to the title and suggests a possible outcome.

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

Correct punctuation guides the reader on how to read the sentences properly.

• Ignore it.
• Make a new prediction.
• Stop reading.
• Write it down and forget about it.

Answer: Make a new prediction.

Changing predictions shows that you are actively thinking about the story as you read.

Answer: I learned different ideas and perspectives about the story.

Discussing predictions can help us see the story in new ways and understand it better.

• Reading alone in silence.
• Reading together as a group.
• Reading only pictures.