JHS2 English Language · Term 1, Week 9

Comprehension

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Curriculum details

Strand
Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Comprehension (2.1)
Content standard
B8.2.1.1 - Demonstrate increasing confidence and enjoyment in independent reading.
Indicator
B8.2.1.1.3 - Generate and answer questions to increase confidence and independent reading through a variety of non- fiction texts
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 9 (Week 9 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 45

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Have a specified purpose for your reading
- Read the text closely for interpretation.
- Think actively as you read and monitor for comprehension.
- Make connections between texts and your prior experience to build confidence.
- Think about the sequence of events in the text.
- Identify and restate the key words in the questions and relate to the text.
- Generate relevant answers to different types of questions.
  - Right there questions
  - Think and search questions
  - Author and you questions
  - On your own questions