Building the Love and… · B6 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.6.1.1.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the importance of reading widely for pleasure and learning in their own words.
Read an age- and level-appropriate book of their choice independently during the library period.
Identify and apply a set of criteria (title, author, plot, characters, and personal opinion) to critique a book they have read.
Write a two-paragraph critical commentary on the book read, based on the set criteria.
Present their critical commentary to the class and give and receive constructive feedback.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Extensive Reading (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Building the Love and Culture of Reading (6.1)
Content standard: B6.6.1.1 - Read widely for pleasure, and to demonstrate independent reading and learning in the literary/content areas
Indicator: B6.6.1.1.1 - Read and critique a variety of age- and level appropriate books and present a one-page critical commentary based on a set of criteria, on 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. 220
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Lead discussion on the importance of reading widely.
- Have learners read books of their choice independently 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.
- Encourage them to visit the local library to read and borrow books.
- Encourage them to share whatever they read with their mates.