Unit 6: Reading

SECTION 1. PURPOSE OF READING
A. What we read Core Option 1: Reflection, discussion
Option 2: Creative expression, discussion
10 min
30 min
B. Reasons for reading Core Discussion, role-play 5 min
SECTION 2. HOW WE READ
A. Symbol story Core Use of overheads, deciphering a code 20 min
B. Reading process Core Use of overheads, discussion 10 min
C. Making sense of what we read Core Use of overheads, discussion 10 min
D. Levels of understanding Core Use of handout and overhead 15 min
SECTION 3. BASICS OF READING
A. Basics of reading Core Use of handout, discussion 10 min
SECTION 4. READING STRATEGIES
A. Spell fish Core Use of unusual spelling 5 min
B. Phonemic awareness Core Reflection, discussion 5 min
C. Phonics Core Discussion, use of handouts 15 min
D. Cloze Core Use of handouts, work alone and in pairs, discussion 15 min
E. To, with and by Core Work in pairs, use of reading materials 10 min
F. Think aloud Core Use of reading materials, work in pairs 20 min
G. DRTA Core Use of overhead, discussion 15 min
SECTION 5. READING ASSESSMENT
A. Strategies for reading Core Use of handout, discussion 10 min
B. Learner profiles Core Use of handout, group work 15 min
SECTION 6. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
A. Developing a lesson plan Core Group work 20 min