Week 27, Guided Reading "Crickets" - Phonics Phase 5 - Worksheet

The "Crickets" guided reading session, as part of the Phonics Phase 5 curriculum, is designed to enhance children's understanding of these fascinating insects through a series of comprehension questions and engaging activities. The worksheet provided prompts students to consider various aspects of cricket behaviour, such as the conditions under which crickets chirp faster and the impressive heights they can achieve when jumping. It also encourages the development of vocabulary with questions about the meaning of 'microscopic' and the terminology for baby crickets.

Further to the factual queries, the worksheet encourages critical thinking and personal reflection, asking students what they think about the book and to articulate their opinions clearly. Bonus questions stimulate the imagination, inviting children to ponder having cricket-like ears on their legs or possessing a cricket's jumping prowess. The activities outlined include a practical worksheet, quiet reading time, and an exploratory bug walk to observe insects in their natural habitat. To consolidate learning, students are tasked with creating a fact file about crickets, complete with a 'chirp rating', allowing them to summarise their newly acquired knowledge in a creative format.