Year 2 - English
Introduction to 'Yoshi the Stonecutter' and making links to our own experiences
'Yoshi the Stonecutter': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the text, 'Yoshi the Stonecutter'. They use a range of strategies to decode words and build reading fluency. Finally, they learn to sequence the story and make connections to the text.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to make a prediction about how a story might end.
Key Notes
- Traditional tales can be set in real or fictional places. This traditional tale is set in Japan.
- Illustrations can be a way to help us to predict and understand the story. We can 'read' the illustrations in a book.
- Predictions can be made based on making connections and pattern seeking.
- Making links to our own experiences is a way to help to understand the actions of a character.
- Greed is one of the main themes in 'Yoshi the Stonecutter'.
Vocabulary To Learn
- fiction: stories created by authors that feature made-up characters, places, and adventures that did not happen in real life
- prediction: making a guess using what we already know
- greed: an intense and selfish desire for something
- theme: a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find it hard to think of a time when they were greedy with something.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Traditional tales can be set in real or fictional places. This traditional tale is set in Japan. Illustrations can be a way to help us to predict and understand the story. We can 'read' the illustrations in a book.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'fiction'
stories created by authors that feature made-up characters, places, and adventures that did not happen in real life.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may find it hard to think of a time when they were greedy with something. Correction: Make sure children are clear about the definition of greedy and share different examples of things you can feel greedy for. Give children opportunities for lots of discussion before Task B.
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