CImplement Monitoring Extensive - AR

Monitoring Extensive Reading - AR

I decided to find out the attitude of my inquiry students about their engagement on AR for the last 4 months or so. I used these questions:

• What did I learn about English language when I read AR books?
• What other benefits did I have when I read AR books with its good practices?
• What are the differences between guided intensive reading we do in class and AR?
• What has stopped me from doing my in-class AR well?
• What do I need to do to improve my in-class AR?

Below are three samples from my inquiry students responding to questions asked about their AR.

All of my inquiry students admitted that by doing AR, they have learned new words, more than before, they knew the spelling and how to pronunce them. This is a benefit of reading books and listening to the same from myON. They acknowledged that doing AR has generally helped in their learning of English language and in developing responsibility.

My inquiry students also understood the differences between guided intensive reading in class and in-class extensive reading in AR. They had more comprehension in intensive reading because the teacher was present to explain meaning of words they did not know and guided them on how to read by using strategies to understand what they read. They were also more focused in intensive reading, but rather more distracted when reading in AR.

They understood what stopped them from doing in-class AR most effectively. All said that sometimes they wasted time by playing around when given time to read in class. Doing reading online, they were sometimes distracted to watch youtubes or games in the internet. And of course sometimes they were just lazy to read. All these actions indicated that my inquiry students failed to some extent to do one best practice of doing AR, quantity or time to read. This was evident in three students being able to read less than 20 books in about 4 months compared to one of them reading 50 books.

When asked about what they needed to do to improve their AR, they reckoned that they needed to take responsibility and focused on reading, read everyday and not wasting time, read more books and try to learn new words to help comprehend what they read, and to keep on reading.

I was glad I did this student voice with my inquiry students at this point. It helped awakened them to realise that doing AR has already helped them in their learning of English and will continue to do so if they stopped wasting time and focused on reading. They already knew what to do, they just needed to get on with it and read. It helped me realised that I needed to monitor their AR more closely, and not just tell them it's reading time and expect them to get on with it. I also thought that it might also help if I get engaged in their reading by reading with them so that they take it seriously. That's what I will do.

CTry Dive Deep into the Text - Poetry

Dive Deep into the Text 

Poem - Sparkle Fish 

Plan

Text Type: Poetry - Sparkle Fish

Outcomes

To expose and learn about features of poetry To use strategies such as prediction, key words, scanning, prior knowledge, summarizing to deconstruct the text for ideas and meanings To learn how ideas are structured in a poem as a text To learn new words To develop knowledge on poetic language features and their use

Language Skills
Listening	Reading	Speaking	Writing
Listen to use of language while the teacher reads the text	Read the poem using the strategies	Discuss words, ideas, meanings, and backgrounds while reading the poem	Write a summary of the poem

Sparkle Fish By Cheryle de Rue

My thoughts are like fish  caught in a net. Some lie very still;  Others flip and flop. Some are flying fish That sparkle when they leap. Some of them slip Through my net and swim To the bottom of the sea, and I never see them again.

Activity 1: Prediction Prediction definition: If you make a prediction about something, you say what you think will happen. If you make a prediction about a text, you say what you think will the text be about.  In this activity, you are to look at the title of the poem and make a prediction and say what you think the poem will be about. Do this before you read the poem.  Write your answer in the space provided below. Looking at the title of the poem, I predict (think) that the poem will be about ....

Activity 2: Keywords Keywords: These are the main words used the text which contribute to make the meaning of the text  In this activity, you are to write down all the keywords in this poem. Write your words in the space provided below. Thoughts

Activity 3:  Scanning Content Content: Content is basically the ideas displayed or shown in the text. What the text is about In this activity, you are to look for ideas in the text and complete the table below. Who - characters and their roles in the text When - the time that events or actions happen in the text What - events, action, or ideas talked about or discussed in the text How - how are the ideas presented in the text

Activity 4: Summary Summary - a brief statement or account of the main points or ideas of the text. In this activity, you are to summarize the main points or ideas in the poem. You can use the keywords in activity 2 and ideas in activity 3. You do not need to include the details in your summary. You can start like this, ‘I think.......

Activity 5:  Language Features Language Features - Language features refer to the language used in the text - words (adjectives, pronoun referencing, adverbs, nouns), sentences, linking words, poetic devices, punctuation marks, structure   In this activity, you are to learn about some poetic devices used in the poem - simile, onomatopoeia

Simile

Definition A simile is an imagery poetic device used in descriptive writing which appeals to the senses. Also called ‘figures of speech. We use simile in everyday language to describe things by comparing them with other things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ Effect This helps create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind by comparing something to something else well-known. Examples She was as brave as a lion. He was as silly as a headless chook.  His face felt like sandpaper.  She addressed the children like a sergeant-major. These comparisons are straightforward and are sometimes called open comparisons. The words "as" or "like" tell us comparisons are being made. The technical name for these comparisons is similes. Other Examples:  Her gaze was like ice. The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground. Root hairs are very thin, like spider web silk.

Onomatopoeia

Definition Onomatopoeia is a sound device which must be heard, even if we are saying the lines to ourselves. Words that sound like their meanings.  Pronounce: o-no-ma-to-pee-ah Onomatopoeia Repetition                               Rhyme Alliteration Effect: Hearing the sounds of words - onomatopoeia - helps listeners to visualize something better. Examples:  All I hear/ Is the slishshity-slosh of the rain. Te banging windows, a snapping of fingers and buzzing of mouths was enough to drive her to insanity

Activity 7: Simile In this activity, you are to look at examples given above and identify the two things identified in each sentence. 1) She was as brave as a lion. What are the two things compared here?  What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  2) He was as silly as a headless chook. What are the two things compared here?  What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  3) His face felt like sandpaper. What are the two things compared here?  What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  4) Her gaze was like ice. What are the two things compared here?  What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  5) The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. What are the two things compared here?  What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  6) The queue was as slow as a turtle crossing muddy ground. What are the two things compared here?  What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  7) Root hairs are very thin, like a spider web silk. What are the two things compared here?  What is the main idea that the comparison is about.

A Simile is Like a Song A simile is like a song; It’s as easy to remember. A metaphor makes soft white snow Sifted sugar in December. A little alliteration Lets the lesson lilt and linger. A rake that’s been personified Slips and hurts is finger. Hyperbole exaggerates: “Her crying caused a flood!” Onomatopoeia imitates: “KaBOOM! KerPLUNK! KaTHUD!”

Student Works

Student 5 Work

Year 10      Close Reading

Achievement objectives: To expose and learn about a poem as a text To develop understanding and practice using reading strategies in close guided reading - prediction, key words, scanning, and writing a summary To develop understanding and practice using some poetic language features - simile, onomatopoeia

Sparkle Fish By Cheryle de Rue

My thoughts are like fish  caught in a net. Some lie very still;  Others flip and flop. Some are flying fish That sparkle when they leap. Some of them slip Through my net and swim To the bottom of the sea, and I never see them again.

Activity 1: Prediction Prediction definition: If you make a prediction about something, you say what you think will happen. If you make a prediction about a text, you say what you think will the text be about.  In this activity, you are to look at the title of the poem and make a prediction and say what you think the poem will be about. Do this before you read the poem.  Write your answer in the space provided below. Looking at the title of the poem, I predict that the poem will be about sparkle fish like different kind of sparkle fish did he/she saw in the sea, and comparing that to the person’s thoughts.

Activity 2: Keywords Keywords: These are the main words used the text which contribute to make the meaning of the text  In this activity, you are to write down all the keywords in this poem. Write your words in the space provided below. Thought Fish Caught Net Leap swim Sparkle Bottom

Activity 3:  Scanning Content Content: Content is basically the ideas displayed or shown in the text. What the text is about In this activity, you are to look for ideas in the text and complete the table below. Who - characters and their roles in the text ‘I’ persona; fish When - the time that events or actions happen in the text The time that events or actor happen in the poem is Present tense What - events, action, or ideas talked about or discussed in the text The text talk about four kind of fish, first is some lie and very still,  second, other they flip and flop, third, some are flying fish, that sparkle when they leap and the last one is some of them slip they past on the net and swim to the bottom of the sea. How - how are the ideas presented in the text The title tell us the idea that the poem is talk about fish and different kind of fish.

Activity 4: Summary Summary - a brief statement or account of the main points or ideas of the text. In this activity, you are to summarize the main points or ideas in the poem. You can use the keywords in activity 2 and ideas in activity 3. You do not need to include the details in your summary. You can start like this, ‘I think....... I think the author thought he/she like fish that caught in the net and he saw some different kind of fish like the author say in the poem some fish are lie and very still, other are flip and flop. Some fish are flying and that sparkle when they leap and some of them slip and they though and swim to the bottom of the sea and the she/he never that fish again.

Activity 5:  Language Features Language Features - Language features refer to the language used in the text - words (adjectives, pronoun referencing, adverbs, nouns), sentences, linking words, poetic devices, punctuation marks, structure   In this activity, you are to learn about some poetic devices used in the poem - simile, onomatopoeia

Simile

Definition A simile is an imagery poetic device used in descriptive writing which appeals to the senses. Also called ‘figures of speech. We use simile in everyday language to describe things by comparing them with other things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ Effect This helps create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind by comparing something to something else well-known. Examples She was as brave as a lion. He was as silly as a headless chook.  His face felt like sandpaper.  She addressed the children like a sergeant-major. These comparisons are straightforward and are sometimes called open comparisons. The words "as" or "like" tell us comparisons are being made. The technical name for these comparisons is similes. Other Examples:  Her gaze was like ice. The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground.

Onomatopoeia

Definition Onomatopoeia is a sound device which must be heard, even if we are saying the lines to ourselves. Words that sound like their meanings.  Pronounce: o-no-ma-to-pee-ah Onomatopoeia Repetition Rhyme Alliteration Effect: Hearing the sounds of words - onomatopoeia - helps listeners to visualize something better. Examples:  All I hear/ Is the slishshity-slosh of the rain. The banging windows, a snapping of fingers and buzzing of mouths was enough to drive her to insanity.

Activity 5: Simile In this activity, you are to look at examples given  and identify the two things identified in each sentence. 1) She was as brave as a lion. What are the two things compared here?  Lion ,She  What is the main idea that the comparison is about.              Brave  2) He was as silly as a headless chook. What are the two things compared here?   He , headless chook What is the main idea that the comparison is about.             silly  3) His face felt like sandpaper. What are the two things compared here?              His , sandpaper What is the main idea that the comparison is about.              felt

A Simile is Like a Song A simile is like a song; It’s as easy to remember. A metaphor makes soft white snow Sifted sugar in December. A little alliteration Lets the lesson lilt and linger. A rake that’s been personified Slips and hurts is finger. Hyperbole exaggerates: “Her crying caused a flood!” Onomatopoeia imitates: “KaBOOM! KerPLUNK! KaTHUD!”

Student 3 Work

Year 10      Close Reading

Achievement objectives To expose and learn about a poem as a text To develop understanding and practice using reading strategies in close guided reading - prediction, key words, scanning, and writing a summary To develop understanding and practice using some poetic language features - simile, onomatopoeia

Sparkle Fish By Cheryle de Rue

My thoughts are like fish  caught in a net. Some lie very still;  Others flip and flop. Some are flying fish That sparkle when they leap. Some of them slip Through my net and swim To the bottom of the sea, and I never see them again.

Activity 1: Prediction Prediction definition: If you make a prediction about something, you say what you think will happen. If you make a prediction about a text, you say what you think will the text be about.  In this activity, you are to look at the title of the poem and make a prediction and say what you think the poem will be about. Do this before you read the poem.  Write your answer in the space provided below. Looking at the title of the poem, I predict (think) that the poem will be about author thoughts. The person who wrote the poem is talking about different type of thoughts  he/she have, His/ Her name is Cheryle de Rue.  All of this person thoughts are like comparing to a fish caught in a net. For example She said;” My thoughts are like fish caught in a net. Some lie very still; Others flip and flop.Some are flying fish, That sparkle when they leap.Some of them slip, Through my net and swim to the bottom of the sea,and I never see them again.”

Activity 2: Keywords Keywords: These are the main words used the text which contribute to make the meaning of the text  In this activity, you are to write down all the keywords in this poem. Write your words in the space provided below. Thoughts  Fish Caught Lie Flip  Flop Flying  Sparkle Leap Slip Swim Bottom Sea Never  again

Activity 3:  Scanning Content Content: Content is basically the ideas displayed or shown in the text. What the text is about In this activity, you are to look for ideas in the text and complete the table below. Who - characters and their roles in the text             The main character in the story is a person represented by the pronoun ‘I’. The others are the fish.                                      When - the time that events or actions happen in the text = past tense What - events, action, or ideas talked about or discussed in the text  = He/She just talk about her/his thoughts. Movements of the fish How - how are the ideas presented in the text =  the main ideas are working and explain about the main topic for example the main topic is: “Sparkle fish”.

Activity 4: Summary Summary - a brief statement or account of the main points or ideas of the text. In this activity, you are to summarize the main points or ideas in the poem. You can use the keywords in activity 2 and ideas in activity 3. You do not need to include the details in your summary. You can start like this,  ‘I think….thats what i thought too, about the main charater said, Hes/Shes thought like comparing her/his thoughts to a fish caught in to a net,

Activity 5:  Language Features Language Features - Language features refer to the language used in the text - words (adjectives, pronoun referencing, adverbs, nouns), sentences, linking words, poetic devices, punctuation marks, structure   In this activity, you are to learn about some poetic devices used in the poem - simile, onomatopoeia

Simile

Definition A simile is an imagery poetic device used in descriptive writing which appeals to the senses. Also called ‘figures of speech. We use simile in everyday language to describe things by comparing them with other things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ Effect This helps create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind by comparing something to something else well-known. Examples She was as brave as a lion. He was as silly as a headless chook.  His face felt like sandpaper.  She addressed the children like a sergeant-major. These comparisons are straightforward and are sometimes called open comparisons. The words "as" or "like" tell us comparisons are being made. The technical name for these comparisons is similes. Other Examples:  Her gaze was like ice. The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground. Root hairs are very thin, like spider web silk.

Onomatopoeia

Definition Onomatopoeia is a sound device which must be heard, even if we are saying the lines to ourselves. Words that sound like their meanings.  Pronounce: o-no-ma-to-pee-ah Onomatopoeia Repetition Rhyme Alliteration Effect: Hearing the sounds of words - onomatopoeia - helps listeners to visualize something better. Examples:  All I hear/ Is the slishshity-slosh of the rain. The banging windows, a snapping of fingers and buzzing of mouths was enough to drive her to insanity.

Activity 7: Simile In this activity, you are to look at examples given above and identify the two things identified in each sentence. 1) She was as brave as a lion. What are the two things compared here?  She & a lion She is compared to a lion. What is the main idea that the comparison is about.   bravery. 2) He was as silly as a headless chook. What are the two things compared here?  He, headless chook. What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  silly.  3) His face felt like sandpaper. What are the two things compared here?  His, sandpaper. What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  face. 4) Her gaze was like ice. 5) The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. 6) The queue was as slow as a turtle crossing muddy ground. 7) Root hairs are very thin, like a spider web silk.

A Simile is Like a Song A simile is like a song; It’s as easy to remember. A metaphor makes soft white snow Sifted sugar in December. A little alliteration Lets the lesson lilt and linger. A rake that’s been personified Slips and hurts is finger. Hyperbole exaggerates: “Her crying caused a flood!” Onomatopoeia imitates: “KaBOOM! KerPLUNK! KaTHUD!”

Student 2 Work

Year 10      Close Reading

Achievement objectives: To expose and learn about a poem as a text To develop understanding and practice using reading strategies in close guided reading - prediction, key words, scanning, and writing a summary To develop understanding and practice using some poetic language features - simile, onomatopoeia

Sparkle Fish By Cheryle de Rue

My thoughts are like fish  caught in a net. Some lie very still;  Others flip and flop. Some are flying fish That sparkle when they leap. Some of them slip Through my net and swim To the bottom of the sea, and I never see them again.

Activity 1: Prediction Prediction definition: If you make a prediction about something, you say what you think will happen. If you make a prediction about a text, you say what you think will the text be about.  In this activity, you are to look at the title of the poem and make a prediction and say what you think the poem will be about. Do this before you read the poem.  Write your answer in the space provided below. Looking at the title of the poem, I predict (think) that the poem will be about ....The fish because the fish is so many way you can used.If you want to use like make a food or make another staff.In this poem is so important to me because i learn more word i know hit of words in this poem.I learn how to read a paragraph or poem and how to write a story or poem.People  think that the poem is so small but is more new words in this small poem.Another think i like to add in my paragraph is the way that the fish doing try to runaway from the net.

Activity 2: Keywords Keywords: These are the main words used the text which contribute to make the meaning of the text  In this activity, you are to write down all the keywords in this poem. Write your words in the space provided below. Thoughts flip and flop.  Bottom Slip Fly fish Sparkle Thoughts Leap

Activity 3:  Scanning Content Content: Content is basically the ideas displayed or shown in the text. What the text is about In this activity, you are to look for ideas in the text and complete the table below. Who - characters and their roles in the text I think  the poem said that is he thinks the her mine or he thoughts is like a fish caught in a net. When - the time that events or actions happen in the text The time that the fish runaway from the net.

Activity 4: Summary Summary - a brief statement or account of the main points or ideas of the text. In this activity, you are to summarize the main points or ideas in the poem. You can use the keywords in activity 2 and ideas in activity 3. You do not need to include the details in your summary. You can start like this, ‘I think.......The character thinks that her mine like a fish caught in a net. And the character said that he saw that same fish are flip and flop. And the other is lie down.And the fish doing a same way that people doing on the land.

Activity 5:  Language Features Language Features - Language features refer to the language used in the text - words (adjectives, pronoun referencing, adverbs, nouns), sentences, linking words, poetic devices, punctuation marks, structure   In this activity, you are to learn about some poetic devices used in the poem - simile, onomatopoeia

Simile

Definition A simile is an imagery poetic device used in descriptive writing which appeals to the senses. Also called ‘figures of speech. We use simile in everyday language to describe things by comparing them with other things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ Effect This helps create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind by comparing something to something else well-known. Examples She was as brave as a lion. He was as silly as a headless chook.  His face felt like sandpaper.  She addressed the children like a sergeant-major. These comparisons are straightforward and are sometimes called open comparisons. The words "as" or "like" tell us comparisons are being made. The technical name for these comparisons is similes. Other Examples:  Her gaze was like ice. The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground. Root hairs are very thin, like spider web silk.

Onomatopoeia

Definition Onomatopoeia is a sound device which must be heard, even if we are saying the lines to ourselves. Words that sound like their meanings.  Pronounce: o-no-ma-to-pee-ah Onomatopoeia Repetition Rhyme Alliteration Effect: Hearing the sounds of words - onomatopoeia - helps listeners to visualize something better. Examples:  All I hear/ Is the slishshity-slosh of the rain. The banging windows, a snapping of fingers and buzzing of mouths was enough to drive her to insanity.

Activity 7: Simile In this activity, you are to look at examples given above and identify the two things identified in each sentence. 1) She was as brave as a lion. What are the two things compared here? A girl and a lion.  What is the main idea that the comparison is about. A girl comparison to the lion because the way that the girl doing is same like a lion  2) He was as silly as a headless chook. What are the two things compared here? The sentence said that the boy is like a cook What is the main idea that the comparison is about. A boy is like a cook because if you comparison is look same.  3) His face felt like sandpaper. What are the two things compared here?  Boy is same like a sandpaper What is the main idea that the comparison is about.  The sandpaper symbol is like a boy. 4) Her gaze was like ice. What is the main idea that the comparison is about. Is about ice comparison to the girl. What are the two things compared here? Girl is same like a ice. 5) The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. What is the main idea that the comparison is about. Sea is like a diamond because if you look at  the sea is like a diamond.Because is like a sme colour. What are the two things compared here? Sea comparison to the diamond.  6) The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground. What is the main idea that the comparison is about. Is about the turtle and muddy. What are the two things compared here? Comparison a turtle and muddy is look like  same.  7) Root hairs are very thin, like spider web silk. What is the main idea that the comparison is about. You have to comparison a spider web and a root is look same What are the two things compared here?  Root comparison to the spider web.

A Simile is Like a Song A simile is like a song; It’s as easy to remember. A metaphor makes soft white snow Sifted sugar in December. A little alliteration Lets the lesson lilt and linger. A rake that’s been personified Slips and hurts is finger. Hyperbole exaggerates: “Her crying caused a flood!” Onomatopoeia imitates: “KaBOOM! KerPLUNK! KaTHUD!”

Student 4 Work

Year 10      Close Reading

Achievement objectives: To expose and learn about a poem as a text To develop understanding and practice using reading strategies in close guided reading - prediction, key words, scanning, and writing a summary To develop understanding and practice using some poetic language features - simile, onomatopoeia

Sparkle Fish By Cheryle de Rue

My thoughts are like fish  caught in a net. Some lie very still;  Others flip and flop. Some are flying fish That sparkle when they leap. Some of them slip Through my net and swim To the bottom of the sea, and I never see them again.

Activity 1: Prediction Prediction definition: If you make a prediction about something, you say what you think will happen. If you make a prediction about a text, you say what you think will the text be about.  In this activity, you are to look at the title of the poem and make a prediction and say what you think the poem will be about. Do this before you read the poem. Write your answer in the space provided below. Looking at the title of the poem, I predict (think) that the poem will be about .... author thought. The person that make the story is talk about the fish...They caught the fish in the net but I thought the some are lies very still,Others flip and flop and some are flying fish..Then the fish was sparkle when they leap, some of them slip..

Activity 2: Keywords Keywords: These are the main words used the text which contribute to make the meaning of the text  In this activity, you are to write down all the keywords in this poem. Write your words in the space provided below. Thoughts  Fish  Caught  Net Leap Swim Sparkle  Bottom

Activity 3:  Scanning Content Content: Content is basically the ideas displayed or shown in the text. What the text is about In this activity, you are to look for ideas in the text and complete the table below. Who - characters and their roles in the text The character in the text  Cheryle de Rue When - the time that events or actions happen in the text? In the past tense What - events, action, or ideas talked about or discussed in the text? How - how are the ideas presented in the text?  The main ideas presented in the text the person who wrote the story and the main topic..My idea for the topic I think the fish try to get out from the net because they didn’t want to died!!!!

Activity 4: Summary Summary - a brief statement or account of the main points or ideas of the text. In this activity, you are to summarize the main points or ideas in the poem. You can use the keywords in activity 2 and ideas in activity 3. You do not need to include the details in your summary. You can start like this, ‘I think....... I think the main character was talking about the fish.. My summary for the story I thought that many people wanted to catch fish but

Activity 5:  Language Features Language Features - Language features refer to the language used in the text - words (adjectives, pronoun referencing, adverbs, nouns), sentences, linking words, poetic devices, punctuation marks, structure   In this activity, you are to learn about some poetic devices used in the poem - simile, onomatopoeia

Simile

Definition A simile is an imagery poetic device used in descriptive writing which appeals to the senses. Also called ‘figures of speech. We use simile in everyday language to describe things by comparing them with other things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ Effect This helps create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind by comparing something to something else well-known. Examples She was as brave as a lion. He was as silly as a headless chook.  His face felt like sandpaper.  She addressed the children like a sergeant-major. These comparisons are straightforward and are sometimes called open comparisons. The words "as" or "like" tell us comparisons are being made. The technical name for these comparisons is similes. Other Examples:  Her gaze was like ice. The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground. Root hairs are very thin, like spider web silk.

Onomatopoeia

Definition Onomatopoeia is a sound device which must be heard, even if we are saying the lines to ourselves. Words that sound like their meanings.  Pronounce: o-no-ma-to-pee-ah Onomatopoeia Repetition Rhyme Alliteration Effect: Hearing the sounds of words - onomatopoeia - helps listeners to visualize something better. Examples:  All I hear/ Is the slishshity-slosh of the rain. The banging windows, a snapping of fingers and buzzing of mouths was enough to drive her to insanity.

Activity 5 Simile In this activity, you are to look at examples given  and identify the two things identified in each sentence. 1) She was as brave as a lion.  What are the two things compared here?   The girl and the lion What isuy the main idea that the comparison is about? Brave  2) He was as silly as a headless chook.  What are the two things compared here?    He and chook What is the main idea that the comparison is about.?  Silly   3) His face felt like sandpaper. What are the two things compared here?  His and sandpaper What is the main idea that the comparison is about? Felt like  4) Her gaze was like ice. 5) The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. 6) The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground. 7) Root hairs are very thin, like spider web silk.

A Simile is Like a Song A simile is like a song; It’s as easy to remember. A metaphor makes soft white snow Sifted sugar in December. A little alliteration Lets the lesson lilt and linger. A rake that’s been personified Slips and hurts is finger. Hyperbole exaggerates: “Her crying caused a flood!” Onomatopoeia imitates: “KaBOOM! KerPLUNK! KaTHUD!”

Student 1 Work

Year 10      Close Reading

Achievement objectives: To expose and learn about a poem as a text To develop understanding and practice using reading strategies in close guided reading - prediction, key words, scanning, and writing a summary To develop understanding and practice using some poetic language features - simile, onomatopoeia

Sparkle Fish By Cheryle de Rue

My thoughts are like fish  caught in a net. Some lie very still;  Others flip and flop. Some are flying fish That sparkle when they leap. Some of them slip Through my net and swim To the bottom of the sea, and I never see them again.

Activity 1: Prediction Prediction definition: If you make a prediction about something, you say what you think will happen. If you make a prediction about a text, you say what you think will the text be about.  In this activity, you are to look at the title of the poem and make a prediction and say what you think the poem will be about. Do this before you read the poem. Write your answer in the space provided below. Looking at the title of the poem, I predict (think) that the poem will be about .... author thought. The person that make the story is talk about the fish...They caught the fish in the net but I thought the some are lies very still,Others flip and flop and some are flying fish..Then the fish was sparkle when they leap, some of them slip..

Activity 2: Keywords Keywords: These are the main words used the text which contribute to make the meaning of the text  In this activity, you are to write down all the keywords in this poem. Write your words in the space provided below. Thoughts Fish Caught Net Leap Swim Sparkle Bottom

Activity 3:  Scanning Content Content: Content is basically the ideas displayed or shown in the text. What the text is about In this activity, you are to look for ideas in the text and complete the table below. Who - characters and their roles in the text The character in the text  Cheryle de Rue When - the time that events or actions happen in the text? In the past tense What - events, action, or ideas talked about or discussed in the text? How - how are the ideas presented in the text?  The main ideas presented in the text the person who wrote the story and the main topic..My idea for the topic I think the fish try to get out from the net because they didn’t want to died!!!!

Activity 4: Summary Summary - a brief statement or account of the main points or ideas of the text. In this activity, you are to summarize the main points or ideas in the poem. You can use the keywords in activity 2 and ideas in activity 3. You do not need to include the details in your summary. You can start like this, ‘I think....... I think the main character was talking about the fish.. My summary for the story I thought that many people wanted to catch fish but

Activity 5:  Language Features Language Features - Language features refer to the language used in the text - words (adjectives, pronoun referencing, adverbs, nouns), sentences, linking words, poetic devices, punctuation marks, structure   In this activity, you are to learn about some poetic devices used in the poem - simile, onomatopoeia

Simile

Definition A simile is an imagery poetic device used in descriptive writing which appeals to the senses. Also called ‘figures of speech. We use simile in everyday language to describe things by comparing them with other things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ Effect This helps create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind by comparing something to something else well-known. Examples She was as brave as a lion. He was as silly as a headless chook.  His face felt like sandpaper.  She addressed the children like a sergeant-major. These comparisons are straightforward and are sometimes called open comparisons. The words "as" or "like" tell us comparisons are being made. The technical name for these comparisons is similes. Other Examples:  Her gaze was like ice. The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground. Root hairs are very thin, like spider web silk.

Onomatopoeia

Definition Onomatopoeia is a sound device which must be heard, even if we are saying the lines to ourselves. Words that sound like their meanings.  Pronounce: o-no-ma-to-pee-ah Onomatopoeia Repetition Rhyme Alliteration Effect: Hearing the sounds of words - onomatopoeia - helps listeners to visualize something better. Examples:  All I hear/ Is the slishshity-slosh of the rain. The banging windows, a snapping of fingers and buzzing of mouths was enough to drive her to insanity.

Activity 5 Simile In this activity, you are to look at examples given above and identify the two things identified in each sentence. 1) She was as brave as a lion.  What are the two things compared here?  The girl and the lion What is the main idea that the comparison is about? Brave  2) He was as silly as a headless chook.  What are the two things compared here?    He and chook What is the main idea that the comparison is about.?  Silly   3) His face felt like sandpaper. What are the two things compared here?  His and sandpaper What is the main idea that the comparison is about? Felt like  4) Her gaze was like ice. 5) The sea glittered like diamonds under lights. 6) The queue was as slow moving as a turtle crossing muddy ground. 7) Root hairs are very thin, like spider web silk.

A Simile is Like a Song A simile is like a song; It’s as easy to remember. A metaphor makes soft white snow Sifted sugar in December. A little alliteration Lets the lesson lilt and linger. A rake that’s been personified Slips and hurts is finger. Hyperbole exaggerates: “Her crying caused a flood!” Onomatopoeia imitates: “KaBOOM! KerPLUNK! KaTHUD!”