Before Reading Brainstorming WALT: Examine and add to a wordle;
weave words together to make predictions; suggest antonyms and synonyms for words.
A What words come to mind when you think of Christmas? Examine the wordle below. What other words would you add?
holly snow
lights
flight forest
thermal tobogganing
snowman
presents Christmas New Year
tinsel
carols shopping North Pole
presents
B The following words appear in the text you are about to read. What do you think it will be about?
Post Office buffet
snowmobile Snow Hotel starlight
shopping
C Can you think of some words that have the same meaning as the words below (synonyms)? Can you think of some words that mean the opposite of the words below (antonyms)?
funny
synonym antonym
Strand: Oral Language Element: Understanding LO 5 Strand: Reading Element: Understanding LO 6
57 cosy nice happy
Christmas Eve stocking sleigh tradition baubles star reindeer decorations mistletoe