Week 5, Guided Reading "Jess Runs Just For Fun" - Phonics Phase 4 - Worksheet

The "Jess Runs Just For Fun" guided reading session is an engaging activity from the All Aboard Phonics programme, tailored for children in Phase 4, Week 5 of their learning journey. The session includes a series of comprehension questions designed to deepen the children's understanding of the story. Questions range from asking where Jess runs first, to inquiring about who might fix her jacket, and what happens to Jess as she runs through different weather conditions. Children are also encouraged to empathise with Jess by considering how they would feel if their own jacket was torn or if they found themselves covered in cobwebs and bugs. To extend their thinking, bonus questions prompt them to reflect on their own leisure activities and preferences regarding running and dealing with messy situations.

In addition to the discussion questions, the session is complemented by a worksheet titled "Sailor's Stories". This creative activity asks the children to draw pictures representing different stages of the story, allowing them to retell the narrative visually. This not only reinforces their comprehension of the story but also encourages them to express their understanding artistically. The guided reading session is rounded off with suggestions for quiet reading and an energetic, interactive activity where the children can go for a run and act out parts of the story, making the learning experience both dynamic and memorable.