Reading

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in Reading we are learning to explore different persuasive devices- Modality 


VOCABULARY

Modality- Use to indicate when something is certain, possible or improbable. 


ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

In Persuasive reading, Modal language plays a crucial role in influencing the reader. Modal words are used to convince the reader of what must happen. Most can be sorted into: Low modality, Medium modality and High modality.

 

Sort these words into which area that fits best. Can you come up with any more?