Chapter 3: Reading Skills
What you need to learn in this chapter
This chapter focuses on developing students' ability to recognize and understand words in both linear and nonlinear texts by applying their knowledge of letter sounds. Students will practice reading a variety of print and digital texts, using appropriate reading strategies to understand and enjoy both fiction and non-fiction texts.
They will work on improving their reading skills by understanding specific details in different text types related to familiar topics and using word attack skills to decode meanings. The chapter also emphasizes the development of basic dictionary skills and the ability to identify and distinguish letters in the alphabet, as well as blending phonemes to recognize words.
Students will explore various topics such as animals, colours, days of the week, family members, greetings, months of the year, nature, numbers, occupations, body parts, and more. They will gain a deeper understanding of vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, shapes, and tenses, including simple past and present tenses, through reading comprehension exercises.
By the end of the chapter, students will be able to confidently read and understand a wide range of texts, improving their ability to apply their knowledge of phonics and language concepts.
Topics in this chapter
1. Recognise words in linear and nonlinear texts by using knowledge of sounds of letters
What you will learn in this topic
- Identify and distinguish the letters of the alphabet
- Distinguish and articulate beginning, medial and final sound words
- Blend phonemes to recognise words
2. Understand a variety of linear and nonlinear print and digital texts by using appropriate reading strategies
What you will learn in this topic
- Understand specific details in a variety of text types on familiar topics
- Use appropriate word attack skills to understand specific meaning
- Use appropriate basic dictionary skills
3. Read independently for information and enjoyment
What you will learn in this topic
- Read and understand a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts with confidence and enjoyment
4. Animal
5. Colour
6. Days of the Week
7. Family Members
8. Greeting
9. Months of the Year
10. Nature
11. Number
12. Occupation
13. Part of The Body
14. Reading Comprehension
15. Shape
16. Simple Past Tense
17. Simple Present Tense
18. Sound
19. Sport
20. Synonym and Antonym
21. Time
22. Topic With Theme
23. Vocabulary
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