English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Shared reading is a collaborative reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method allows students to engage with the text, make predictions, and discuss their thoughts. During shared reading, students learn to identify key details and use context clues to anticipate what might happen next in the story.

For example, if we read a story about a boy who finds a mysterious box, we can predict what might be inside. Before reading further, we can ask questions like, 'What do you think the boy will do with the box?' or 'What do you think is inside it?' This encourages students to think critically and use their imagination.

In small groups, students will read a short text together. After reading the first few sentences, they will pause and discuss their predictions about the story. Each group will share their predictions with the class, and we will write them on the board. This will help students learn to articulate their thoughts and listen to others' ideas.

Students will choose a short text from a selection provided by the teacher. After reading the text, they will write a paragraph predicting what they think will happen next. They should use correct punctuation and spacing in their writing. Once completed, students will share their predictions with a partner and discuss any similarities or differences.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading aloud with a group
• Listening to a teacher read
• Reading a book at home

Answer: Reading aloud with a group

Shared reading involves reading a text aloud together, allowing for collaboration and discussion.

• To guess the ending
• To improve vocabulary
• To understand the text better
• To finish reading faster

Answer: To understand the text better

Making predictions helps readers engage with the text and enhances comprehension.

Answer: I should read further to understand what really happens.

Reading further helps clarify the story and allows for better understanding.

• The title of the story
• The number of pages
• The author's name
• The illustrations

Answer: The title of the story

The title often gives hints about the content and themes of the story.

• Reading silently
• Reading aloud with others
• Skipping difficult words
• Only reading comics

Answer: Reading aloud with others

Reading aloud with others helps improve fluency and comprehension.

Answer: It helps me hear different ideas and think more deeply.

Discussing predictions allows students to consider various perspectives and enhances understanding.

• Only the title
• Correct punctuation and spacing
• A list of characters