English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Shared reading is an interactive reading experience where the teacher reads a text aloud while students follow along. This method encourages students to engage with the text, predict what might happen next, and discuss their ideas. Today, we will read a short story together and make predictions based on the title and pictures. This will help us improve our comprehension skills and enhance our vocabulary.

Let's look at the title of our story: 'The Lost Treasure'. What do you think this story might be about? (Pause for student responses.) Now, let’s examine the cover illustration. What clues can you find in the picture that might help us predict the story? (Encourage students to share their thoughts.) For example, if there is a map in the picture, we might predict that the characters will go on an adventure to find something valuable.

Now, we will read the first paragraph of 'The Lost Treasure' together. As I read, I want you to think about what might happen next. After reading, we will discuss our predictions. What do you think will happen to the characters? Why do you think that? Remember to use evidence from the text to support your ideas. (Read the paragraph and facilitate a discussion.)

For your independent practice, I want you to write a short paragraph predicting what will happen next in 'The Lost Treasure'. Use complete sentences and remember to check your punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, pair up with a classmate and share your predictions. Listen to their ideas and discuss any similarities or differences in your predictions.

• To read silently
• To listen to music
• To engage with a text together
• To write a story

Answer: To engage with a text together

Shared reading is designed to involve students in the reading process, allowing them to interact with the text and each other.

• The title and illustrations
• The author's name
• The page number
• The length of the book

Answer: The title and illustrations

The title and illustrations often provide clues about the story's content and direction.

Answer: It shows that your predictions are based on information from the story, making them more credible.

Supporting predictions with evidence helps strengthen understanding and encourages critical thinking.

• Listening
• Writing
• Singing
• Speaking

Answer: Singing

While shared reading focuses on listening, speaking, and writing, singing is not a primary skill practiced.

Answer: Punctuation and spacing.

Correct punctuation and spacing are essential for clear communication in writing.

• It helps you ignore the text.
• It allows you to hear different ideas.
• It makes writing easier.
• It prevents you from thinking.

Answer: It allows you to hear different ideas.

Discussing with a partner exposes you to new perspectives and enhances understanding.

Answer: A guess about what will happen next in a story.