| 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 | reading (adjusting) |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to analyse texts by drawing on a growing knowledge of context, text structures and language features to build literal and inferred meanings (VC2E3LY10) |
| 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 |
Reading (Adjusting)
Year 3
English
20 students
30 minutes
The lesson aligns with the national curriculum, specifically focusing on comprehension strategies (VC2E3LY10).
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of reading and its importance. Discuss comprehension strategies with the class. |
| 2 | Pre-Reading | 5 | Have students predict the content of the story based on the title and illustrations. Use the prediction chart to record their ideas. |
| 3 | Reading | 10 | Distribute the short story/excerpt. Read the text aloud while students follow along. Pause occasionally to ask questions and encourage visualising. |
| 4 | Discuss & Connect | 5 | Facilitate a discussion on students' personal connections to the text. Use the connecting ideas handout to help them articulate their thoughts. |
| 5 | Summarising | 5 | Guide students in summarising the main points of the story using the summarising template. Encourage them to focus on key details. |
| 6 | Wrap-Up | 5 | Recap the comprehension strategies learned. Assign homework related to the lesson and clarify expectations, ensuring no presentations are required. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today we are focusing on an important topic: reading. Can anyone tell me why reading is so important?" (wait for responses) "That's right! Reading helps us learn new things, understand stories better, and improves our imagination.
"Today, we will explore some comprehension strategies, which are ways to help us understand what we read. These strategies include visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring, and questioning. Let's get started!"
"Now, before we dive into the story, let's predict what it might be about. I want you to look at the title of the story and any illustrations we have. What do you think this story will be about?"
(Give students a moment to discuss)
"Great ideas! Now, let’s fill out our prediction chart handout. You will write down your predictions based on the title and the illustrations. Remember, there are no wrong answers here! Just write what you think."
(Allow time for students to complete the chart)
"Now that we have made some predictions, let’s read the story together. Here is your copy, and I'll read it aloud. Please follow along carefully."
(Begin reading the short story/excerpt)
"Pause here. What do you think is happening? Can you visualise the scene? What images come to your mind?" (encourage student responses) "Let’s continue."
(Resume reading, pausing occasionally to ask more questions about visualising and to check for understanding)
"Wow, that was an interesting story! Now let’s talk about it. Did you have any personal connections to what we just read? For example, can you relate to any of the characters or events?"
(Encourage students to share their experiences)
"To help us express our thoughts, let’s use the connecting ideas handout. Write down any connections you can make between the story and your own life or experiences."
(Give them time to write and then ask for volunteers to share)
"Now we are going to summarise the main points of the story. Remember, summarising means picking out the key details and telling them in your own words."
"Take out your summarising template. Think about the main events we read about and the important characters. Use the template to help you write a few sentences summarising the story."
(Allow time for students to complete the task)
"Fantastic work today, everyone! Let’s quickly recap the comprehension strategies we learned: visualising, predicting, connecting, and summarising.
"For homework, I would like each of you to choose a short text at home. Apply these comprehension strategies: visualising, predicting, connecting, and summarising. You will write a reflection on your chosen text, but you won't need to present it to the class — just complete it for yourself.
"Remember to share your reflections in small groups next lesson. You all did a great job today, and I can’t wait to hear what you find out at home. Have a wonderful day!"