Reading 'Yoshi the Stonecutter' with expression
I can read to the end of the traditional tale.
Reading 'Yoshi the Stonecutter' with expression
I can read to the end of the traditional tale.
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Lesson details
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.
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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.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
question mark
exclamation mark
speech marks
said quietly
to dry up or start to die
spilt over the top