4.7 Long, long ago - wishes  (Page 2/2)

Leaner section

Content

• Listen.
• Read and learn the poem.
• Decorate the page.

Wishes

I wish, I wish that I could be

The wind up in the tree

I’d push myself through keyholes small

And join their tea parties.

I wish, I wish that I could be

Inside a bubble of air,

And rise above the mountains high,

And drift from here to there.

I wish, I wish that I could be

A kite up in the sky,

I’d see the rooftops in the towns,

And watch the stars up high.

G.J.M

How well did you listen?

1. Tell the teacher what the poet is saying in each verse.

2. How do you feel about these three wishes? Why?

3. Divide into small groups and discuss what else you could do if you were the wind? Inside an air bubble? A kite up in the air?

4. Try and write your own “wishing” poem.

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“I wish, I wish that I could be …..

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5. Read it to the class.

• Read these instructions.

1. Listen attentively and concentrate on the information as your teacher reads the next pages to you. Refer to the pictures on previous pages.

2. Make sure you know what the main idea is about.

3. Also listen for details such as: When did these events occur? What did the characters look like? What were they called? etc.

4. If there are doubts in your mind, have your questions ready to ask afterwards.

5. Perhaps you have seen a film on this topic. You will be able to take part in the discussions afterwards.

6. Think about your feelings as your teacher reads the information.

7. Most importantly, listen to the descriptions, expressions and the comments made by your classmates.

Assessment

Learning Outcome 1: LISTENING : The learner is able to listen for information and enjoyment and respond appropriately and critically in a wider range of situations.

Assessment Standard 1.1: We know this when the learner listens attentively and responds to an extended sequence of instructions appropriate to the learner’s level;

Assessment Standard 1.4: We know this when the learner listens with enjoyment to stories, poems, songs and other oral texts and shows understanding:

1.4.2 listens for details;

1.4.5 answers questions about the oral text;

1.4.6 expresses feelings about the text giving reasons;

1.4.7 works out cause and effect in the oral text;

Learning Outcome 2: SPEAKING : The learner is able to communicate confidently and effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.

Assessment Standard 2.5: We know this when the learner contributes to group and class discussions:

2.5.8 gives constructive feedback to others;

Learning Outcome 3: READING AND VIEWING : The learner is able to read and view for information and enjoyment and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.

Assessment Standard 3.2: We know this when the learner makes meaning of written text:

3.2.3 reads a wide variety of fairly complex texts such as fiction and non-fiction books, tables of contents and indexes.