@* Ideas for reading Se Written by Clare Dowdall, PhD’ Lecturer and Primary Literacy Consultant Reading objectives: © give well-structured descriptions, © be introduced to non-fiction books that ‘explanations and narratives for different are structured in different ways purposes © |isten to, discuss and express views about a * listen and respond appropriately to adults wide range of non-fiction at a level nd and their peers. ge ; pe that at which they can read independently Curriculum links: Art and Design; Design ‘+ read words containing common suffixes and Technology; Geography ‘© discuss and clarify the meanings of words, Spe : king rew means to known vocabulary anus: wears natal fr alge ence ton words: construction kit materials) t noting unusual correspondences between Interest words: sculptor, Chares, Colossus, spelling and sound and where these occur in the word structures, scaffolding, mortar, cathedrals, ‘+ make inferences on the basis of what is _Ptlog, vertical, horizontal, bamboo, engineer, being said and done diagonal, gin wheel, materials, fan, Gherkin, — birdcage scaffolding, mesh, digital, stonework Spoken language objectives: © participate in discussions, presentations Worl caus 472. and role play Build a context for reading This book can be read over two reading sessions. ‘Introduce the book. Show the children the front and back covers. Ask them what type of book it is and what it will be about ‘s Ask the children where they have seen scaffolding. List the possible uses for scaffolding and extend the children’s vocabulary (building, supporting, repairing, renovating). ‘© Ask the children to skim through the book. Introduce the main features: ‘ contents, chapter headings, glossary ‘= Identify that this is a non-fiction text. Making reference to different parts of the ook, discuss what type of text itis and what jobs it does (recounts information; gives instructions; reports). Understand and apply reading strategies # Tell the children that they are going to find information from this non-fiction book using different strategies. Model how to use the contents page to find out about Roman builders (pp6-7) ® Remind the children that they can also skim a text for information. Invite