Before Reading Brainstorming WALT: Clarify, brainstorm and predict.
A Clarifying: In pairs, can you clarify the meaning of ‘outstanding’? What does it mean? Can you think of other synonyms for this word?
OUTSTANDING Use a thesaurus to help you find other synonyms for this word.
B Brainstorming: What outstanding animals do you know of? What type of animal are they? Why are they outstanding?
C Think–Predict–Share: Why do you think these animals are regarded as outstanding animals? What do you predict they could have accomplished? What does your partner think?
Strand: Oral Language Element: Exploring and Using LO 12 Strand: Reading Element: Understanding LO 6