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, make predictions about what will happen next, and discuss their thoughts. Today, we will read a short story and practice making predictions based on the title and illustrations.

Let's look at the title of our story: 'The Mysterious Forest'. What do you think this story might be about? Students might predict that it involves adventure, animals, or a hidden treasure. As we read, we will check if our predictions were correct and discuss any new ideas that arise.

Now, we will read the first two paragraphs of 'The Mysterious Forest' together. As we read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After reading, we will pause and share our predictions. Remember to listen carefully to your classmates and build on their ideas.

After our shared reading, I want you to write your own prediction about what will happen in the story. Use complete sentences and remember to check your punctuation. Once you have written your prediction, draw a picture that represents your idea. Be prepared to share your prediction and drawing with the class.

• To read silently by yourself
• To collaborate and discuss a text
• To memorize a story
• To write a summary

Answer: To collaborate and discuss a text

Shared reading is designed to encourage discussion and collaboration among students.

• Make predictions based on the title and illustrations
• Skip to the end
• Read it silently
• None of the above

Answer: Make predictions based on the title and illustrations

Making predictions helps engage readers and prepares them for the content of the story.

Answer: By discussing it after reading the text.

Discussing predictions after reading allows students to reflect on their thoughts and understand the text better.

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• !
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is a question.

• Using bullet points
• Writing in complete sentences
• Drawing a picture only
• Using only one word

Answer: Writing in complete sentences

Complete sentences help convey clear and complete thoughts.

Answer: It helps to build on ideas and understand different perspectives.

Listening to others can enhance understanding and encourage collaborative learning.

• Ignore it
• Change your prediction and discuss why
• Get upset
• Stop reading