Ready Steady Read Together
Rumaysa: Fiction Lesson 1
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
Once upon a time, in a land quite far away, snow was falling heavily from the dark sky, blanketing the land of Splinterfell in white.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
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From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
B) What challenges do Samar and Naina face?
Explore
Let me read today's text
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Once upon a time, in a land quite far away, snow was falling heavily from the dark sky, blanketing the land of Splinterfell in white. It was a night full of promise to some, for the first day of snowfall marked the beginning of winter and the coming of festivities and joy. It was a time to shut up windows, spend time with loved ones and retreat from the outside world.
Not everybody could take part in such joy, though. There were some families who had less than others, and the fall of snow meant a definite end to the hopes of crops and work.
There was one family who were particularly less fortunate than others. Naina lived in a little hut on the outskirts of the village and spent her days sewing clothes for wealthier ladies.
Her husband, Samar, was usually gone for most of the day, trying to find work, but he never had any luck. Some said his bloodline was cursed to poverty. Others cruelly and unfairly whispered that he was a bad worker, so nobody would hire him.
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
When Samar returned home one night after another long, hard day of searching for work, his hands were once again empty. Naina began to weep, tired from her day of stitching, with nothing to eat since morning. She feared for her unborn child; there were only two more moons to go until the baby came. Unable to bear seeing his wife so upset, Samar went back outside in search of food. Over the hill, right by the edge of the woods, there was one house to which nobody ventured too close. The dark wooden building was surrounded by different crops and berries in the garden. It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there – though nobody had ever seen her – and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price. What that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out. Samar, however, was desperate. He snuck his way over to the house and slipped in through the large gates that encircled it.
Samar felt as though he had stepped into a dream. There were all kinds of fruits and vegetables growing in the Witch’s garden. He stood in uncertainty for a moment. He spotted no sign of the Witch nor anybody else.
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
bloodline
poverty
outskirts
encircled
ventured
bounteous
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From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
outskirts
Explore
Find Read Talk
There was one family who were particularly less fortunate than others. Naina lived in a little hut on the outskirts of the village and spent her days sewing clothes for wealthier ladies.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
outskirts
Your turn
bloodline
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
poverty
ventured
bounteous
encircled
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Once upon a time, in a land quite far away, snow was falling heavily from the dark sky, blanketing the land of Splinterfell in white. It was a night full of promise to some, for the first day of snowfall marked the beginning of winter and the coming of festivities and joy. It was a time to shut up windows, spend time with loved ones and retreat from the outside world.
Not everybody could take part in such joy, though. There were some families who had less than others, and the fall of snow meant a definite end to the hopes of crops and work.
There was one family who were particularly less fortunate than others. Naina lived in a little hut on the outskirts of the village and spent her days sewing clothes for wealthier ladies.
Her husband, Samar, was usually gone for most of the day, trying to find work, but he never had any luck. Some said his bloodline was cursed to poverty. Others cruelly and unfairly whispered that he was a bad worker, so nobody would hire him.
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
When Samar returned home one night after another long, hard day of searching for work, his hands were once again empty. Naina began to weep, tired from her day of stitching, with nothing to eat since morning. She feared for her unborn child; there were only two more moons to go until the baby came. Unable to bear seeing his wife so upset, Samar went back outside in search of food.
Over the hill, right by the edge of the woods, there was one house to which nobody ventured too close. The dark wooden building was surrounded by different crops and berries in the garden. It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there – though nobody had ever seen her – and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price. What that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out. Samar, however, was desperate. He snuck his way over to the house and slipped in through the large gates that encircled it.
Samar felt as though he had stepped into a dream. There were all kinds of fruits and vegetables growing in the Witch’s garden. He stood in uncertainty for a moment. He spotted no sign of the Witch nor anybody else.
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there – though nobody had ever seen her –and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price. What that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out. Samar, however, was desperate.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there –
though nobody had ever seen her –
and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price.
What that price was, no one could be sure,
but few were willing to take the risk to find out.
Samar, however, was desperate.
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there – though nobody had ever seen her –and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price. What that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out. Samar, however, was desperate.
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Once upon a time, in a land quite far away, snow was falling heavily from the dark sky, blanketing the land of Splinterfell in white.
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
This is a traditional opening to all fairy tales so it is our first clue that this story is also a fairy tale.
Reveal Explainer
Teach
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
B) What challenges do Samar and Naina face?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence in a land quite far away…the land of Splinterfell
fantasy, make-believe setting
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
Text Mark Evidence - some said his bloodline was cursed to poverty - Samar felt as though he had stepped into a dream
magical elements
Text Mark Evidence it was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there
magical characters
Text Mark Evidence anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price…what that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out
moral/teaches a lesson
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Text Mark Evidence - some families had less than others… one family who were particularly less fortunate than others - some said his (Samar’s) bloodline was cursed to poverty
they are poor
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - the fall of snow meant a definite end to the hopes of crops and work - Naina…with nothing to eat since morning - Samar went back outside in search of food - Samar, however, was desperate (for food)
they don’t have enough food
B) What challenges do Samar and Naina face?
Text Mark Evidence - the fall of snow meant a definite end to the hopes of crops and work - Samar was…trying to find work, but he never had any luck - Samar returned home after another long, hard day of searching for work
Samar can’t find work
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence others cruelly and unfairly whispered that he was a bad worker
people gossip about them
Text Mark Evidence she feared for her unborn child
they have worries and fears
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘bounteous’?
Which One's Right?
She feared for her unborn child; there were only two more moons to go until the baby came.
How long is ‘two more moons’?
B two weeks
A two days
D two years
C two months
Match Me
Match each word to its correct definition:
3 venture
4 encircle
1 outskirts
2 bloodline
A to surround
C family or ancestors
B to journey or dare
D outer edges
Click if correct
Check
Tick Me
Which do you think is most likely to happen next?
Tick one
A Samar will safely take food from the Witch’s garden and live happily ever after.
B The Witch will help Samar and Naina because she feels sorry for them.
Check
C Samar will steal food from the garden and be caught by the Witch.
Click if correct
D Samar will leave the garden without stealing and find a job instead.
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
celebrate your reading.
Reveal
Make a list of the books you've read and celebrate milestones.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
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Ready Steady Read Together
Rumaysa: Fiction Lesson 1
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
Once upon a time, in a land quite far away, snow was falling heavily from the dark sky, blanketing the land of Splinterfell in white.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
B) What challenges do Samar and Naina face?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
Once upon a time, in a land quite far away, snow was falling heavily from the dark sky, blanketing the land of Splinterfell in white. It was a night full of promise to some, for the first day of snowfall marked the beginning of winter and the coming of festivities and joy. It was a time to shut up windows, spend time with loved ones and retreat from the outside world. Not everybody could take part in such joy, though. There were some families who had less than others, and the fall of snow meant a definite end to the hopes of crops and work. There was one family who were particularly less fortunate than others. Naina lived in a little hut on the outskirts of the village and spent her days sewing clothes for wealthier ladies. Her husband, Samar, was usually gone for most of the day, trying to find work, but he never had any luck. Some said his bloodline was cursed to poverty. Others cruelly and unfairly whispered that he was a bad worker, so nobody would hire him.
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
When Samar returned home one night after another long, hard day of searching for work, his hands were once again empty. Naina began to weep, tired from her day of stitching, with nothing to eat since morning. She feared for her unborn child; there were only two more moons to go until the baby came. Unable to bear seeing his wife so upset, Samar went back outside in search of food. Over the hill, right by the edge of the woods, there was one house to which nobody ventured too close. The dark wooden building was surrounded by different crops and berries in the garden. It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there – though nobody had ever seen her – and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price. What that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out. Samar, however, was desperate. He snuck his way over to the house and slipped in through the large gates that encircled it. Samar felt as though he had stepped into a dream. There were all kinds of fruits and vegetables growing in the Witch’s garden. He stood in uncertainty for a moment. He spotted no sign of the Witch nor anybody else.
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
bloodline
poverty
outskirts
encircled
ventured
bounteous
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
outskirts
Explore
Find Read Talk
There was one family who were particularly less fortunate than others. Naina lived in a little hut on the outskirts of the village and spent her days sewing clothes for wealthier ladies.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
outskirts
Your turn
bloodline
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
poverty
ventured
bounteous
encircled
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Once upon a time, in a land quite far away, snow was falling heavily from the dark sky, blanketing the land of Splinterfell in white. It was a night full of promise to some, for the first day of snowfall marked the beginning of winter and the coming of festivities and joy. It was a time to shut up windows, spend time with loved ones and retreat from the outside world. Not everybody could take part in such joy, though. There were some families who had less than others, and the fall of snow meant a definite end to the hopes of crops and work. There was one family who were particularly less fortunate than others. Naina lived in a little hut on the outskirts of the village and spent her days sewing clothes for wealthier ladies. Her husband, Samar, was usually gone for most of the day, trying to find work, but he never had any luck. Some said his bloodline was cursed to poverty. Others cruelly and unfairly whispered that he was a bad worker, so nobody would hire him.
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
When Samar returned home one night after another long, hard day of searching for work, his hands were once again empty. Naina began to weep, tired from her day of stitching, with nothing to eat since morning. She feared for her unborn child; there were only two more moons to go until the baby came. Unable to bear seeing his wife so upset, Samar went back outside in search of food. Over the hill, right by the edge of the woods, there was one house to which nobody ventured too close. The dark wooden building was surrounded by different crops and berries in the garden. It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there – though nobody had ever seen her – and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price. What that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out. Samar, however, was desperate. He snuck his way over to the house and slipped in through the large gates that encircled it. Samar felt as though he had stepped into a dream. There were all kinds of fruits and vegetables growing in the Witch’s garden. He stood in uncertainty for a moment. He spotted no sign of the Witch nor anybody else.
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there – though nobody had ever seen her –and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price. What that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out. Samar, however, was desperate.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there –
though nobody had ever seen her –
and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price.
What that price was, no one could be sure,
but few were willing to take the risk to find out.
Samar, however, was desperate.
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
It was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there – though nobody had ever seen her –and that anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price. What that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out. Samar, however, was desperate.
Explore
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Once upon a time, in a land quite far away, snow was falling heavily from the dark sky, blanketing the land of Splinterfell in white.
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
This is a traditional opening to all fairy tales so it is our first clue that this story is also a fairy tale.
Reveal Explainer
Teach
From: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
B) What challenges do Samar and Naina face?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence in a land quite far away…the land of Splinterfell
fantasy, make-believe setting
A) What clues are in the text to show that this story is a fairy tale?
Text Mark Evidence - some said his bloodline was cursed to poverty - Samar felt as though he had stepped into a dream
magical elements
Text Mark Evidence it was said the Witch of Splinterfell lived there
magical characters
Text Mark Evidence anyone who stole from her bounteous garden would have to pay a price…what that price was, no one could be sure, but few were willing to take the risk to find out
moral/teaches a lesson
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Text Mark Evidence - some families had less than others… one family who were particularly less fortunate than others - some said his (Samar’s) bloodline was cursed to poverty
they are poor
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - the fall of snow meant a definite end to the hopes of crops and work - Naina…with nothing to eat since morning - Samar went back outside in search of food - Samar, however, was desperate (for food)
they don’t have enough food
B) What challenges do Samar and Naina face?
Text Mark Evidence - the fall of snow meant a definite end to the hopes of crops and work - Samar was…trying to find work, but he never had any luck - Samar returned home after another long, hard day of searching for work
Samar can’t find work
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence others cruelly and unfairly whispered that he was a bad worker
people gossip about them
Text Mark Evidence she feared for her unborn child
they have worries and fears
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘bounteous’?
Which One's Right?
She feared for her unborn child; there were only two more moons to go until the baby came. How long is ‘two more moons’?
B two weeks
A two days
D two years
C two months
Match Me
Match each word to its correct definition:
3 venture
4 encircle
1 outskirts
2 bloodline
A to surround
C family or ancestors
B to journey or dare
D outer edges
Click if correct
Check
Tick Me
Which do you think is most likely to happen next?
Tick one
A Samar will safely take food from the Witch’s garden and live happily ever after.
B The Witch will help Samar and Naina because she feels sorry for them.
Check
C Samar will steal food from the garden and be caught by the Witch.
Click if correct
D Samar will leave the garden without stealing and find a job instead.
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
celebrate your reading.
Reveal
Make a list of the books you've read and celebrate milestones.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Rumaysa: A Fairytale by Radiya Hafiza © 2021 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.