| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Comprehension Responses - WA Curriculum |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Comprehension Responses - WA Curriculum
Year 11
English
20 students
30 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of comprehension responses. Explain the importance of the skill in interpreting texts. |
| 2 | Distribution of Materials | 5 | Hand out printable response cards to each student. Explain how to use them during the lesson. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 10 | Read a selected text as a class. Pause periodically to model thinking through the comprehension questions. Students will use their cards to jot down responses. |
| 4 | Collaborative Discussion | 5 | Facilitate a group discussion, encouraging students to share their thoughts and insights. Provide guidance on how to build on each other’s ideas. |
| 5 | Collection of Responses | 3 | Randomly check or collect the cards filled in by students to ensure participation and understanding. |
| 6 | Assignment of Homework | 2 | Assign homework related to comprehension responses. Provide guidelines on what is expected without individual presentations. |
Assign relevant comprehension response tasks to reinforce the lesson's concepts. Check submissions without requiring student presentations.
"Good morning, class! Today, we’re going to focus on comprehension responses. Comprehension is a vital skill that helps us understand literature and analyze different texts. It’s not just about what the author says, but also interpreting their message and how it relates to us personally. This skill will help us in our future studies, as well as in reading and analyzing texts critically. Let’s work on enhancing our understanding together!"
"Now, I will hand out some printable response cards to each of you. These cards are important as they will help you organize your thoughts during our activities today. Make sure to take a look at the format on the cards; there are sections for your thoughts, questions, and summaries. You can use these during our guided reading and discussion."
"Let’s move into our guided practice. I’ll read a selected text aloud to the class. As I read, I will pause at certain points to model how to think through the comprehension questions. I want you to use your response cards to jot down your ideas and reactions. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers; this is about understanding and interpreting the text as it speaks to you. Ready? Let's begin!"
[Read the selected text aloud, pausing at key points to ask questions like:]
"Great job on your responses! Now, I’d like to invite you to share your thoughts and insights with your peers. Let’s have a collaborative discussion. I’ll ask for volunteers to share their response cards. Remember to listen to your classmates carefully and think about how you can build on their ideas. Who would like to go first?"
[Allow students to share, guiding the discussion and encouraging follow-up questions such as:]
"Thank you all for your wonderful contributions! I’d like to check your response cards now. I will collect them randomly to ensure that everyone has participated and understood the material. Don’t worry; this is just to see how well you've grasped today’s lesson!"
[Collect response cards from students while encouraging those who haven’t shared to reflect on their thoughts and contribute in the next discussion.]
"To reinforce what we’ve covered today, I’m assigning homework that involves completing a comprehension response related to the text we read. You will work on these independently, so be sure to capture your thoughts clearly on your own response cards again. I want you to think critically and personally about the text, but there’s no need for individual presentations. You’ll just submit your completed cards next class. Any questions on what’s expected?"
[Address any questions before wrapping up the class.]
"Thank you for your participation today! I look forward to seeing your responses next time. Have a great day, class!"
Choose a passage from the text we read in class. Write a summary of the passage in your own words. What do you think is the main message being conveyed?
Reflect on a character from the text. How does this character’s experience relate to your own life or the lives of those around you? Write a brief paragraph explaining your thoughts.
Identify a significant quote from the text. Why do you think this quote is important? What questions does it raise for you?
Describe a moment in the text that surprised you or made you think differently. What was your initial reaction, and how did your understanding evolve after discussing it in class?
Based on our guided practice, list three questions that you still have about the text. What aspects would you like to explore further?
Using your response card, create a personal connection to the text. How does the theme of the text resonate with current events or issues in society? Write a short paragraph about this connection.
Choose a theme from the text and elaborate on how it was portrayed. Use specific examples from the text to support your response.
Think about the author's purpose: Why do you think the author wrote this piece? What message or feeling were they trying to convey to the readers? Write a short response explaining your perspective.
Collaborate with a classmate (if possible) and discuss your responses. How did their perspective differ from yours? Write a paragraph summarizing your discussion.
Review your response card. Which part of your interpretation do you feel reflects your understanding of the text most accurately? Why do you think that?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you think the author is trying to convey in the selected text? | |
| How does this part of the text relate to our own experiences? | |
| What questions arise for you as you read this section? | |
| Can you elaborate on the idea that you discussed during our reading? | |
| Does anyone have a differing opinion they'd like to share about the text? | |
| How do the themes present in the text reflect societal issues we face today? | |
| In what ways can we apply the insights gained from this text to our personal lives? | |
| What was your overall impression of the character's journey in the story? | |
| How did the author's choice of words influence your understanding of the text? | |
| What emotions did you feel while reading this section, and why do you think that is? |