![An engaging comprehension lesson where students locate the answers to literal questions within a given text. Here we have students answering questions about ‘Zog and The Flying Doctor’ by Julia Donaldson by writing their answers on Post-it notes and placing them in the book where they found the answer.](https://images.ctfassets.net/ak9n2px9hdwx/5QE18IqZHiMfBQ96fR1DOu/211dd9c67bd72ee1fcd01ac896562ce6/CB2-COM-MON-IMG-SM-0816-Dragons_-_Literally_Dragons-L5.jpg)
6 Lessons
Grade: 1-2
Comprehension - Dragons
This mini unit uses the theme of Dragons to explore some key principles in comprehension including prediction, monitoring and connecting. The thematic approach encourages students to continually build and revise their understanding of a topic as they read multiple texts.
![An engaging comprehension lesson where students locate the answers to literal questions within a given text. Here we have students answering questions about ‘Zog and The Flying Doctor’ by Julia Donaldson by writing their answers on Post-it notes and placing them in the book where they found the answer.](https://images.ctfassets.net/ak9n2px9hdwx/5QE18IqZHiMfBQ96fR1DOu/211dd9c67bd72ee1fcd01ac896562ce6/CB2-COM-MON-IMG-SM-0816-Dragons_-_Literally_Dragons-L5.jpg)
6 Lessons
Grade: 1-2
Comprehension - Dragons
This mini unit uses the theme of Dragons to explore some key principles in comprehension including prediction, monitoring and connecting. The thematic approach encourages students to continually build and revise their understanding of a topic as they read multiple texts.
Download Unit SummaryEssential Question/s
- How does my vocabulary and background knowledge affect my reading comprehension?
General Capabilities
- Literacy
- Critical and Creative thinking
Lessons
6 Lessons
Lesson 1
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Lesson 5