Year 9 Comprehension - Frankenstein
This three-lesson mini-unit is designed to help Year 9 learners develop their comprehension skills with an eye towards GCSE. It is made up of a 51-slide PowerPoint presentation, worksheets and a comprehension test using an extract from Frankenstein.
Contents:
Lesson One
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An introduction to comprehension at upper KS3 and GCSE
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How to approach a comprehension task (the dos and don’ts)
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Approaching an extract - first and second reading
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Understanding unfamiliar vocabulary, narrative consolidation and using deduction skills
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How to write an extended answer about language and the writer’s use of techniques
Lesson Two
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How to refer to the text and use quotes effectively
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How to write an extended answer about structure
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A 45-minute comprehension task
Lesson Three
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Feedback on pupil responses to the tasks and discussion of success criteria
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All five comprehension questions and answers explored in detail
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Exemplar answers for all five questions
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