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 helps students improve their reading fluency and comprehension. Today, we will read a short story together. Before we start, let’s look at the title and any pictures in the text. What do you think this story might be about? Making predictions helps us engage with the text and prepares us for what we are about to read.

Let’s look at the title of our story: 'The Lost Treasure'. What do you think this story will be about? (Pause for student responses.) Now, let’s examine the illustration on the first page. What do you see? (Encourage students to describe the image.) Based on the title and the picture, I predict that the story will involve a search for treasure. What do you think? (Discuss predictions and encourage students to share their thoughts.)

Now, let’s read the first few paragraphs of 'The Lost Treasure' together. As I read, listen carefully and think about what might happen next. After each paragraph, I will pause and ask you to share your predictions. What do you think will happen after the main character finds the map? (Read aloud and pause for predictions.) Remember to pay attention to punctuation as we read, as it helps us understand how to express the story.

After our shared reading, I want you to write a short paragraph predicting what you think will happen next in the story. Use complete sentences and remember to check your punctuation. Once you finish writing, pair up with a partner and share your predictions. Discuss how your predictions were similar or different. This will help you think critically about the text and improve your writing skills.

• Reading alone in silence
• Reading together with a teacher
• Listening to a story on tape
• Reading a book at home

Answer: Reading together with a teacher

Shared reading involves a teacher reading aloud while students follow along, promoting engagement and comprehension.

• The title and illustrations
• The author’s name
• The number of pages
• The genre of the book

Answer: The title and illustrations

The title and illustrations provide clues that help readers make informed predictions about the content of the text.

Answer: Making predictions helps engage readers and prepares them for understanding the text.

Predictions create interest and set a purpose for reading, enhancing comprehension.

• The pictures in the book
• The punctuation marks
• The length of the text
• The number of characters

Answer: The punctuation marks

Punctuation marks guide how we express the text when reading aloud, affecting clarity and meaning.

Answer: Students’ individual predictions will vary based on their understanding of the text.

Encouraging students to share their predictions fosters discussion and critical thinking.

• It helps you memorize the text
• It allows you to compare ideas
• It makes reading easier
• It reduces the need to write

Answer: It allows you to compare ideas

Discussing predictions helps students refine their thoughts and gain new perspectives from peers.