The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark (original chapter book) Whole Class Reading Teaching Sequence

This teaching sequence focuses primarily on the key skills relevant to the Key Stage 1 reading curriculum. At the beginning of Year 2, pupils should be able to decode most common graphemes and read many common words. For further information please see The Year 2 Programmes of Study from the National Curriculum.

This plan continues to focus on:

· Establishing accurate and speedy word reading skills

· An emphasis on reading aloud

· Checking that the text makes sense to them

· Correcting inaccurate reading

· Discussing and clarifying the meaning of words

· Answering and asking questions

· Developing a motivation and pleasure for reading.

This teaching sequence pack includes:

· Detailed lesson outlines

· Weekly comprehension quick quizzes

· Character Profile photocopiable master

· Book Review photocopiable master

· Role on the Wall photocopiable master

· The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark vocabulary wordsearch

This is a truly creative set of planning that will delight you and your children.