Year 2 - English
Reading 'The Proudest Blue' and developing fluency
'The Proudest Blue': reading and writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore themes of identity and belonging, learning a range of strategies to develop reading fluency and comprehension. They learn to use techniques, such as co-ordination and fronted adverbials, as well as similes and precise vocabulary, to write about their own special item.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to listen to and read 'The Proudest Blue' to develop your fluency and understanding of the text.
Key Notes
- 'The Proudest Blue' is a children's picture book, written by Ibtihaj Muhammad, that celebrates being proud of the hijab.
- The story is told from the perspective of Faiza and it is about her big sister Asiya getting her very first hijab.
- Sounding out using phonics strategies is our most helpful way to decode unfamiliar words.
- Searching for a 'word within a word' is a useful strategy to decode and comprehend words.
- Re-reading a sentence fluently after decoding helps to make meaning of what has been read.
Vocabulary To Learn
- hijab: a head covering worn by some Muslim women
- identity: the different aspects that make up who we are
- pride: the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities
- strategies: techniques used to support in achieving a purpose
- decode: to translate written symbols into words
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find it difficult to read words that are unfamiliar or not decodable with phonics strategies, e.g. 'special'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'The Proudest Blue' is a children's picture book, written by Ibtihaj Muhammad, that celebrates being proud of the hijab. The story is told from the perspective of Faiza and it is about her big sister Asiya getting her very first hijab.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'hijab'
a head covering worn by some Muslim women.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may find it difficult to read words that are unfamiliar or not decodable with phonics strategies, e.g. 'special'. Correction: Pre-teach important vocabulary from the text and explore their definitions.
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- Understanding the authorial context of 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
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