Week 13, Guided Reading "Odd Critters 4" - Phonics Phase 5 - Worksheet

The "Odd Critters 4" guided reading session is an engaging part of the phonics curriculum for young learners, focusing on Phase 5 of their development. This particular session includes a worksheet filled with comprehension questions designed to test the students' understanding of the text. Questions range from identifying the genre of the book to recalling specific details about the unique creatures featured within its pages. Students are asked to ponder whether the book is a work of fiction or non-fiction, define terms such as 'critter,' and remember facts about animals like the deep-sea octopus and the axolotl's special ability.

In addition to the comprehension questions, there are bonus queries that encourage children to use their imagination and relate the content of the book to their own lives, such as considering whether they would like to possess certain animal traits or superpowers. To complement the reading and question-answering portion of the lesson, the worksheet also includes a "Marvellous Maze" activity. This fun and creative task involves helping a naked mole rat navigate through a maze to find his friend, thereby reinforcing the learning in an interactive manner. The session is rounded off with time allocated for quiet reading, allowing students to immerse themselves further in the world of "Odd Critters 4" and practise their phonics skills independently.