Exploring High Frequency Words through a Captivating Story

Exploring High Frequency Words through a Captivating Story

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to read and understand a story using high frequency words.

What do you already know about high frequency words and their importance in reading?

What are High Frequency Words?

High frequency words are the most commonly used words in the English language.

Why are High Frequency Words Important?

High frequency words make up a significant portion of written texts and understanding them enhances reading speed and comprehension.

Choosing the Right Story

Select a story suitable for high schoolers that incorporates a wide range of high frequency words.

Pre-Reading Activity

Review the high frequency words that will be encountered in the story and discuss their meanings.

Reading the Story

Read the selected story aloud, emphasizing the high frequency words and providing context for better understanding.

Comprehension Questions

Ask students comprehension questions based on the story, focusing on the high frequency words.

Post-Reading Discussion

Engage in a discussion about the story, its themes, and the impact of high frequency words on the reading experience.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.