Study Notes: Reading - Comprehension (Conserving Resources)

Strand 15.2.2 (Theme: Conserving Resources)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:

Key Notes on Comprehension

Target Sounds in Text

Find These Words

Sound Word
/l/ clean, careful
/r/ re-use, rubbish
/s/ save, close

Making Predictions

How to Predict

  1. Read title
  2. Look at picture
  3. Ask: What will happen?

Question Types

Direct vs Indirect

Type Question Answer From
Direct “What do they save?” Text: “water
Indirect “Why do they clean?” Infer: “to be careful

Sample Text Analysis (~60 words)

Title: Save the Water

Picture: [Child closing tap]

Ana saves water. She closes the tap. Tom re-uses the bottle. They clean the class. Rubbish goes in dustbin. Be careful!

Prediction: “They will stop waste and clean.”

Target Words: clean, careful, re-use, rubbish, save, close

Questions:

Question Answer
Direct: What does Ana save? Water
Indirect: Why do they re-use? To not waste

Drawing: Child putting rubbish in dustbin

Peer Feedback: “Prediction correct!”

What Do Pictures & Titles Tell Us?

Clues

  • Show actions
  • Give ideas
  • Help guess story

Suggested Learning Experiences

Interactive Activities

Prediction Match

Drag prediction to clue:

They will clean
They will save water
Picture: Child with broom
Title: Save the Water

Key Inquiry Question

What do pictures and titles tell us about a story?

Answer:

  • They give clues about what happens

Quick Quiz

Question 1: Sound in “clean”?

Question 2: Direct question?

Question 3: To predict, use?

Earn Badges!

Complete activities and quizzes to earn badges:

Story Predictor
Sound Reader
Green Artist

Core Competencies Developed

Values

Pertinent and Contemporary Issues