Assessment for Learning Resource Bank

Web-based Learning and Teaching Support

Learning and Teaching Activity – Reading the Book Cover

Learning Targets for Key Stage 1:

KSb - To interpret and use simple given information through processes or activities such as labelling, matching, sequencing, describing, classifying; and to follow simple instructions.

Learning objectives:

Text Types

Vocabulary

Language Items and Communicative Functions

Language Skills

Attitudes

Generic Skills

N.A.

N.A.

N.A.
- Reading
- Writing
- develop confidence in using English
- develop sensitivity towards language use in the process of communication
- problem- solving skills
- creativity

Related Basic Competencies:

L2-R-6-P3BC: Applying a small range of simple reference skills

Activity

Description

Duration

(mins.)

For students'self-access

Part 1

A PowerPoint presentation: Lost in the Forest I
Learners identify the information given on a book cover (e.g. characters, settings) and predict the story content based on guided questions and picture clues.

20

Part 2

A classroom activity: Lost in the Forest II
Learners are guided to identify and use the information provided on the book cover to predict the story content based on guided questions and picture clues. They are then asked to create the story content and share with the class.

60