Reading: Mental Models & Connections
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Reading: Mental Models & Connections
Year 2 & 3 Combined Class Week 2 - Modelled Reading
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Construct a mental model while reading Make text-to-self connections Use connections to better understand texts
Success Criteria
Year 2: Listen and draw mental models ⭐ Year 2: Read, find key words, draw models ⭐⭐ Year 2: Read, draw models and explain ⭐⭐⭐ Year 3: Make simple text-to-self connections ⭐ Year 3: Reflect on character feelings ⭐⭐ Year 3: Compare experiences and explain understanding ⭐⭐⭐
What is a Mental Model?
A mental model is a picture or movie we create in our mind as we read It helps us understand and remember the story better
What is a Text-to-Self Connection?
When something in the text reminds us of our own life or experiences It's like finding a bridge between the story and your own world
Let's Read Together: The Lonely Boot
Listen carefully as we read Picture the story in your mind Think about your own experiences A small, red boot sat alone by the side of the footpath. It was splashed with mud...
Building Our Understanding
{"left":"Mental Model: What do you see in your mind?\nText-to-Self: What does this remind you of?\nThe red boot on the footpath\nA time you lost something important","right":"Mud splashes and autumn leaves\nFeeling worried about a missing item\nThe boot feeling lonely\nTimes when you felt left out or alone"}
Independent Activities
Year 2: Read a short text and draw your mental model Year 3: Read a text and write about a text-to-self connection you made Choose your challenge level ⭐⭐⭐ Work quietly and raise your hand if you need help