Learning intention
- read decodable and authentic texts using developing phonic knowledge, and monitor meaning using context and emerging grammatical knowledge
Foundation English · AC9EFLY04
Read decodable and authentic texts using developing phonic knowledge, and monitor meaning using context and emerging grammatical knowledge
navigating a text correctly, starting at the right place and reading in the right direction, returning to the next line as needed and matching one spoken word to one…
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AC9EFLY04 - AC9EFLY04: Read decodable and authentic texts using developing phonic knowledge, and monitor meaning using context and emerging grammatical knowledge
Example 1
navigating a text correctly, starting at the right place and reading in the right direction, returning to the next line as needed and matching one spoken word to one written word
Example 2
attempting to work out unknown words by using phonic decoding and knowledge of high-frequency words
Example 3
pausing or asking for support when meaning breaks down
Example 4
Decode and check: c-a-t → cat Does it make sense? Reread if it sounds wrong
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: navigating a text correctly, starting at the right place and reading in the right direction, returning to the next line as needed and matching one spoken word to one written word
- E2: attempting to work out unknown words by using phonic decoding and knowledge of high-frequency words
- E3: pausing or asking for support when meaning breaks down
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- Decode and check: c-a-t → cat Does it make sense? Reread if it sounds wrong
- Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Blend sounds and check the word makes sense in the sentence. c-a-t → cat Does it make sense? Reread if it sounds wrong
- Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
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AC9EFLY04 · reading decodable and authentic texts
Learning focus: I can use letter sounds, familiar words and meaning clues to read a text and notice when it stops making sense.
Model it: Worked example: repair a word that does not fit Worked-model method: blend through print, reread, then check meaning and grammar. 1. A reader sees, ‘A fox hid in a den,’ but first says ‘din’ for the printed word den. 2. The reader looks again: lower-case e cues the short sound heard at the start of egg, not the short sound heard at the start of insect. 3. The reader blends den and rereads the sentence; a fox can hide in a den, so the repair fits the letters and meaning. Model answer: The corrected word is den…
Ask the learner: What is the main idea of reading decodable and authentic texts?
Look for: The learner can I can use letter sounds, familiar words and meaning clues to read a text and notice when it stops making sense in a fresh example and explain the evidence or reasoning without copying the model.
If they are stuck: If the learner guesses or repeats a rule without evidence, return to the concrete or visual model and ask them to explain what each part shows.
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Assessment-style questions and review hints 1
Questions
- What is the main idea of reading decodable and authentic texts?
- Which example shows the skill?
Review hints
- Remember: Use sounds, context and grammar while reading
- Use the routine: Look at letters → Blend sounds → Check meaning → Reread
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- What is one common mix-up?
- How can you check your answer?
Review hints
- Before answering: point to the clue in the spoken words, written sentence, image, page layout or text purpose.
- Self-check: change the example slightly and see whether the same reasoning still works.
Exit ticket
- Name the skill
- Use a model example
- Try independently
- Explain evidence
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Curriculum
- read decodable and authentic texts using developing phonic knowledge, and monitor meaning using context and emerging grammatical knowledge
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