Week 3, Guided Reading "Top Dog" - Phase 2 - Worksheet

The "Top Dog" guided reading session is an engaging and interactive experience for young learners, aimed at enhancing their comprehension skills. This Phase 2 worksheet is designed to accompany the story "Top Dog" and includes a series of comprehension questions that encourage children to think about the narrative and its characters. Questions range from identifying the book's title to discussing the implications of the phrase 'top dog' and predicting future events in the story. Additionally, bonus questions are provided to stimulate imagination, prompting children to consider their own travel preferences, ideal beach items, favourite modes of transport, and their personal experiences with pets.

Accompanying activities are designed to reinforce learning in a fun and tactile way. These include grapheme practice, which can be done by writing in sand or with a paintbrush, encouraging sensory engagement with the material. A quiet reading time is also suggested, allowing students to reflect on the story. Furthermore, the playful activity "I went to the seaside and in my bag I packed..." fosters memory and sequencing skills. To maintain enthusiasm and attention during the session, the "Fastest Finger First" game is recommended, turning the search for elements like the book's title into an exciting challenge. The worksheet also includes a creative task titled "Deep Sea Drawing," where children can draw a dog and practice tracing and decoding the phrase "Top dog," combining artistic expression with literacy development.