Building the Love and… · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.6.1.1.1 - Read a variety of age- and level appropriate books and present a-two-paragraph summary of each book read

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Select an age- and level-appropriate book of their choice from the class library or book corner.
Read independently for at least 20 minutes and identify the main characters, setting, and key events of the book.
Write a two-paragraph summary of the book read, using their own words.
Share their summary with a partner and give and receive simple feedback.
Present their summary orally to the class in a clear and confident manner.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Extensive Reading (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Building the Love and Culture of Reading (6.1)
Content standard: B4.6.1.1 - Read widely for pleasure, personal development, and demonstrate independent reading and learning in the literary content areas
Indicator: B4.6.1.1.1 - Read a variety of age- and level appropriate books and present a-two-paragraph summary of each book read
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 12 (Week 36 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 Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 69
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Guide learners to choose and read independently books of their choice during the library period.
- Learners think-pair-share their stories with peers.
- Ask each learner to write a-two-paragraph summary of the book read.
- Invite individuals to present their work to the class for feedback.