A Making connections: Have you ever been to a zoo? What was it like? What animals did you see? Did you enjoy the experience? Discuss your experiences with a partner.
B Synthesise: Read the question below. What is your view?
Write your initial thoughts in the box. Share your thoughts with your partner. Do they agree/disagree?
WALT: Make connections; synthesise; predict.
Should zoos close?
C Predicting: You will read an extract on zoos. In groups, predict what the arguments are for and against zoos in your copybook.
D Preview the text. Scan the text and circle the words you don’t understand. Use your word attack strategies and dictionary chart to aid you in the understanding of these words.
Strand: Oral Language Element: Exploring and Using LO 7 Strand: Reading Element: Understanding LO 6