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Reading 'Yoshi the Stonecutter' and building fluency

'Yoshi the Stonecutter': reading

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 read part of a traditional tale.

Key Notes

  • Proper nouns have capital letters and can involve more decoding skills than understanding skills.
  • Sounding out using phonics strategies is our most helpful way to decode unfamiliar words, such as "whispered".
  • Common exception words are important to learn and remember, such as 'said'.
  • Re-reading a sentence can help us make sense of it and ensure understanding.
  • Looking at the illustrations can support comprehension.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • decode: to translate written symbols into text
  • comprehension: our understanding of the text
  • proper noun: a naming word that always has a capital letter
  • spirit: a being that is not of this world
  • granted: given what is asked for

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may find it difficult to read words that are unfamiliar or not always decodable with phonics strategies e.g. 'carriage'.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

Proper nouns have capital letters and can involve more decoding skills than understanding skills. Sounding out using phonics strategies is our most helpful way to decode unfamiliar words, such as "whispered".

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'decode'

to translate written symbols into text.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Children may find it difficult to read words that are unfamiliar or not always decodable with phonics strategies e.g. 'carriage'. Correction: Firstly, ensure that your school's chosen SSP has covered the GPCs covered in the book. Before independent reading, pull out words that you think the pupils may struggle with to pre-teach them this vocabulary and practise strategies.

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