Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read unseen texts with automaticity and prosody, as well as self-correct errors while reading.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Any book or text that the student has not read before.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the text to guide the student effectively.

Activities

• Read Aloud Relay: Take turns reading a paragraph from the unseen text. Focus on reading smoothly and with expression.

• Storytelling Challenge: Encourage the student to retell the story in their own words after reading it. This will help with comprehension and fluency.

• Word Hunt: Pick out a few challenging words from the text and have the student practice reading and understanding their meanings.

Talking Points

• "Today, we will practice reading a new story together. Let's read it with expression and try to sound like we are telling the story to a friend."
• "When we come across a word we don't know or make a mistake while reading, it's okay to stop and correct ourselves. This helps us become better readers."
• "After we finish reading, we can talk about what happened in the story. Can you tell me what you remember?"
• "Reading is like an adventure! Each new story takes us to a different place and introduces us to new characters. Let's enjoy this journey together."