Ice Bear Reading Journey Exploration
Year 4 English/Literacy By Nicola Davies Developing Reading Skills Through VIPERS
WALT: Explore Cover and Blurb for Predictions
Make predictions about the story based on visual clues Identify and explain key vocabulary in context Use evidence from the blurb to justify our thinking Develop our VIPERS skills: Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction
Cover Detective Activity
Look carefully at the book cover What do you notice about the characters? What clues tell us about the setting? Use the stem sentence: 'I predict this story is about... because I can see...'
Key Question: What is an Ice Bear?
Think about what you already know about bears Consider the title and setting clues Use this stem: 'An ice bear might be... because...' Share your ideas with a partner
WALT: Read with Expression and Prosody
Identify unfamiliar words and use context clues Practice reading with appropriate tone and pace Use expression to bring characters to life Build our vocabulary knowledge
Vocabulary Exploration
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WALT: Make Inferences About Characters
Look beyond what is directly stated Use evidence from text and illustrations Think about character feelings and motivations Use stem: 'I think the character feels... because the text says...'
Character Feelings Detective
Read the selected passage carefully Look for clues about how characters feel Find evidence in the text to support your ideas Complete: 'The character feels _____ because the author wrote _____'
WALT: Sequence and Summarise Key Events
Identify the most important events in the story Put events in chronological order Create a clear summary using key details Use time connectives: First, Then, Next, Finally
Reflection: Our Ice Bear Journey
What was your favourite part of the story and why? Which VIPERS skill helped you understand the story best? How did the characters change during the story? Use evidence from the text to support your opinions