Week 23, Guided Reading "Treasure Map" - Phonics Phase 5 - Worksheet

The "Treasure Map" guided reading session, part of the Phonics Phase 5 curriculum, is an engaging activity designed to enhance the comprehension skills of young learners. The session includes a series of comprehension questions that encourage students to interact with the text and illustrations of the book. For instance, students are asked to identify the blurb and discuss its purpose, which helps them understand the role of a blurb in giving readers a sneak peek into the story's content. They are also prompted to consider whether all books have a blurb, which leads to a broader discussion about different types of books and their features.

In addition to comprehension, students are encouraged to make predictions about the story based on the front cover, identify the main characters, and understand vocabulary such as the word "loot." They explore the plot further by discussing why the treasure map ripped and the sounds made during the treasure discovery. The emotional response of characters, such as Mr Mole and Mr Gopher, upon finding the treasure is also a point of discussion, as well as predictions about the story's continuation. Bonus questions extend the learning by inviting personal reflections on finding treasure, the moral of the story, and the value of friendship versus material wealth. To consolidate learning, activities include completing a worksheet, engaging in quiet reading, creating a treasure map, and setting up a treasure hunt with clues around the playground. The "Deep Sea Dialogue" worksheet further immerses students in the story by having them fill in speech bubbles, fostering creative thinking and dialogue writing skills.