Close Reading Comprehension ‘The Surprise’ (4-8 years) - Teacher Notes

The 'Close Reading Comprehension: The Surprise' is an educational resource tailored for children aged 4 to 8 years, aimed at enhancing their reading proficiency with a focus on the phonic sound "...le." Teachers are advised to read the story 'The Surprise' with their students as a method to revisit and reinforce this particular phonic pattern. After reading, students are expected to engage with a series of reading comprehension questions to assess their understanding of the text.

For younger learners within the 4-8 age range, it is recommended that they participate in the activity with the support of an adult. This could involve the adult reading the story aloud and the child answering the comprehension questions verbally, making the exercise more interactive and manageable for those still developing their reading and writing skills. This resource forms a part of the broader 'Learn To Read With Phonics' reading scheme, which is designed to systematically build up a child's reading abilities through the use of phonics-based instruction.