Comprehension · JHS2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.1.1.3 - Generate and answer questions to increase confidence and independent reading through a variety of non-fiction texts

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State a specific purpose for reading a non-fiction text before they begin reading.
Generate their own questions about a non-fiction text using the four question types: right there, think and search, author and you, and on your own.
Answer questions about a non-fiction text by identifying and restating key words from the question and relating them to the text.
Make connections between the text and their own prior experience to build reading confidence.
Use the question-generation strategy independently when reading any non-fiction material.

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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