Week 8, Guided Reading "The Jazz Sisters" - Phonics Phase 3 - Worksheet

In the eighth week of the Guided Reading Manual from All Aboard Phonics, students are introduced to "The Jazz Sisters" during their Phonics Phase 3 learning. This resource provides a worksheet that combines comprehension questions with engaging activities to enhance students' understanding of the text. The comprehension questions prompt students to identify key elements of the story, such as pointing out the blurb, naming the main singer, and recognizing who plays the drums. Additionally, they are encouraged to explore the emotions of the characters, with a question asking how Tess feels while watching her sisters perform.

Beyond text comprehension, the manual includes bonus questions aimed at fostering personal reflection and empathy. Students are asked if they have ever felt excluded and to consider advice they might offer to Tess. They are also invited to think creatively about songwriting and whether they would like to be part of a band, choosing between playing an instrument or singing. The activity section complements the reading experience with a variety of tasks, such as completing a worksheet, enjoying quiet reading, listening to jazz music to discuss its characteristics, and creating a concert ticket for the Jazz Sisters' performance. One of the interactive activities involves helping the ship's captain sort out a musical mishap caused by rough seas, where students are tasked with finding and colouring the musical instruments that have been scattered among other items on the ship.