English First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher and students read a text together. This method encourages students to engage with the text actively. Today, we will focus on predicting what a story might be about based on its title and pictures. Predictions help us to think critically and make connections to our own experiences.

Let's look at the title of our story: 'The Lost Puppy'. What do you think this story might be about? (Pause for student responses.) Now, let’s examine the cover illustration. 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 whether your predictions were correct. After each page, we will pause and discuss what has happened so far. What new predictions can you make based on the events in the story? (Guide students through the reading and discussion.)

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. Once you finish writing, share your sentences with a partner and discuss your predictions. This will help you practice your speaking skills as well.

• To guess the ending of the story
• To engage with the text and think critically
• To memorize the text
• To avoid reading

Answer: To engage with the text and think critically

Making predictions helps readers to connect with the text and think about what might happen, enhancing comprehension.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together as a group
• Reading only pictures
• Reading only the title

Answer: Reading together as a group

Shared reading involves the teacher and students reading a text together, promoting interaction and discussion.

Answer: I predicted that the story would be about a puppy that gets lost.

This answer reflects the student's ability to make predictions based on the title.

• Using correct punctuation
• Writing in all capital letters
• Not using any spaces
• Writing as fast as possible

Answer: Using correct punctuation

Correct punctuation is essential for clarity and understanding in writing.

Answer: It helps to share ideas and think more deeply about the story.

Discussing predictions encourages collaboration and deeper thinking.

• Forget about it
• Read the text and see if you were correct
• Write it down and never look at it again
• Tell everyone your prediction loudly

Answer: Read the text and see if you were correct

Reading the text allows you to confirm or adjust your predictions based on the actual content.