Week 21, Guided Reading "Blue Boy Blues" - Phonics Phase 5 - Worksheet

The "Blue Boy Blues" is a guided reading activity designed for children who are in Phase 5 of their phonics learning. It's a captivating tale that comes with a series of comprehension questions aimed at assessing the children's understanding of the story. The questions range from straightforward queries about the title to more thought-provoking ones about the characters' actions and emotions. For example, students are asked to consider the nature of the Wizard character, interpret phrases like "Blew a fuse," and discuss the resolution of the story's conflict. The activity also encourages personal engagement, asking pupils to reflect on their favourite parts of the story and why those stood out to them.

Beyond comprehension, the "Blue Boy Blues" activity includes bonus questions that prompt creative thinking and empathy, such as pondering how one would react to being turned blue by a wizard or whether the wizard's actions were justified. The lesson plan is rounded out with a variety of activities to further immerse the students in the story's world. These activities include filling out worksheets, quiet reading time, and an imaginative exercise where students can write their own recipe for a wizard's magical soup. The "Deep Sea Dialogue" worksheet adds another layer of interaction, inviting children to imagine a conversation between the mother and the wizard, thereby deepening their engagement with the narrative and its characters.