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Reading a Short Story

English Home Language · Term 4

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Read a complete story closely, and say what holds it together.

  • Predict from the title and pictures, then skim for main ideas and scan for supporting details.
  • Identify and comment on the plot, the setting and the characters.
  • Give reasons for the actions of the characters.
  • Identify and discuss the values in the text.
  • Retell the story or the main ideas in three to five sentences.

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