Reading 'Yoshi the Stonecutter' with expression
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can read to the end of the traditional tale.
Key learning points
- Taking note of punctuation allows us to read with expression.
- Different punctuation marks mean different things.
- Re-reading words that you have read before gives you a chance to concentrate on reading with expression.
- Using different types of voice and different tones makes reading aloud more interesting for those who are listening.
- You must decode and understand words to be able to add expression.
Keywords
Expression - reading with feelings and emotion to bring the story to life
Punctuation - marks used in writing to help make the meaning clear
Speech marks - punctuation marks used to enclose direct speech showing the words written or spoken by someone
Exclamation mark - a punctuation mark used to express strong emotion
Question mark - a punctuation mark used at the end of a question
Common misconception
Pupils may think reading with expression is purely about volume.
Model reading words, phrases or sentences with and without expression and varying volume, pitch and speed. Then model your thought process about why you read it that way.
Teacher tip
During tasks, all pupils should be actively reading either independently or in a pair. Move around the pupils to listen in to their reading. Choose children to model their reading aloud (a sentence or paragraph) in front of the class and celebrate what they were doing well.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2011 Oxford University Press edition of ‘Yoshi the Stonecutter’ by Becca Heddle and Meg Hunt for this lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is the main character in 'Yoshi the Stonecutter'?
Q2.Identify the full stop.
Q3.Identify the sentence that ends in a question mark.
Q4.Identify the verb in this sentence: The cold wind blew.
Q5.What happens to Yoshi when he visits the "rich" person's house?
Q6.Using phonics strategies when reading can help to __________ unfamiliar words.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order these events from the story 'Yoshi the Stonecutter'.
Q2.Complete this sentence: Reading with expression...
Q3.Match the punctuation marks to their name.
question mark
exclamation mark
speech marks
Q4.Match the word to its meaning.
said quietly
to dry up or start to die
spilt over the top
Q5.If you stop to decode a word, it is a good idea to __________ the whole sentence afterwards to check it makes sense.
Q6.Which word in this sentence gives you a clue about the expression you might add when reading? "I was happier as a stonecutter," muttered Yoshi.
To help you plan your 2 English lesson on: Reading 'Yoshi the Stonecutter' with expression, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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