Learning intentions:
We are learning to identify when an author is entertaining others.

Hook: Read Wonder

Mini lesson:

Use the PPT to revisit the concept. Add examples of texts/ media and clue words

Today’s focus is to entertain. When the author’s purpose is to entertain, they want to make you feel something, whether it's excitement, laughter, fear, or even suspense. Their goal is to entertain and make the reading experience enjoyable!

Add to the anchor chart for ENTERTAIN. Add examples of texts/ media and clue words.

Watch The Giraffes and discuss the author's purpose.

Independent Practise (activities are located in Lesson 1 above)

ROTATION 1 - Epic

Laptops -  Epic Books

ROTATION 2 - Comprehension

Respond to questions about a small passage in Google Classroom (see task in 6RF). ANSWERS

ROTATION 3- Grammar

Laptops - Prodigy

(set assignment for class in Prodigy - English: Author’s Purpose).

ROTATION 4 - Teacher Group

Use either a magazine or book. Students decide on a focus piece. Discuss the language type, author’s purpose and devices in the text. Keep a list and add to it throughout the week. Can also use the glossary as a resource to help.

Reflection:

Question (respond in group/ partners/ Reader’s Notebook):

Half session: 

Reading Book Club text/ personal choice. Leaving tracks on Post It Notes. *Compile a list of WOW words/ new vocabulary to discuss at Book Club next week.

Learning intention:

when an author is describing to others. 

Hook: Read Wonder and complete the quiz.

Mini lesson:

Use the PPT to revisit the concept. Add examples of texts/ media and clue words.

Today’s focus is to describe. When the author’s purpose is to describe, they are trying to help you see, feel, or imagine something by providing vivid details and sensory information.

Add to the anchor chart for DESCRIBE. Add examples of texts/ media and clue words.

Watch Bubbles. Discuss how an author might describe it in a recount. 

Independent Practise (activities are located in Lesson 1 above)

ROTATION 1 - Epic

Laptops -  Epic Books

ROTATION 2 - Comprehension

Respond to questions about a small passage in Google Classroom (see task in 6RF). ANSWERS

ROTATION 3- Grammar

Laptops - Prodigy

(set assignment for class in Prodigy - English: Author’s Purpose).

ROTATION 4 - Teacher Group

Use either a magazine or book. Students decide on a focus piece. Discuss the language type, author’s purpose and devices in the text. Keep a list and add to it throughout the week. Can also use the glossary as a resource to help.

Reflection:

Notes in Reader’s Notebook

Half session: 

Reading Book Club text/ personal choice. Leaving tracks on Post It Notes. *Compile a list of WOW words/ new vocabulary to discuss at Book Club next week.

Learning intentions:
We are learning to share our ideas and opinions about the text we are reading. 

Hook:  Book Club:

Organise groups.

Provide questions.

Set a timer for 20 minutes.

Mini-lesson: 

Book Club: 

Each group catches up on how their reading went during the week.

Respond to questions.

Set page number to read to for next week.

Independent Practise (activities are located in Lesson 1 above)

Library:

Teacher to bring class into the Library space to discuss Library Rules and Expectations. Refer to the shared spaces poster.

Discuss Library monitor expectations and responsibilities.

Students return and borrow any books required for their book box.

Encourage students to swap their books out if they’re not enjoying them/ haven’t begun reading them/ don’t seem to be a good choice/ change of mind etc.

Reflection:

Book club check in:

What did groups discuss today?