Immerse Lesson 3
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
Handwriting
Handwriting
palm crouch
thumb push
finger tap
finger lift
R E A D Y
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chap
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My Turn
Your Turn
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
gazed
Who/What
crowd
Sentence
The crowd gazed.
Add Detail: prefixes
The crowd gazed in
disbelief.
____
Re-read
Build
The crowd gazed in
disbelief.
____
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write a sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
thought
Who/What
Leon
Sentence
Leon thought.
Add Detail: pronouns
Leon thought
he
could hear the magician laughing.
___
Re-read
Build
he
___
could hear the magician laughing.
Leon thought
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write a sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
Example Text Vocabulary Time
Click for definitions!
churns
murmuring
barged
brutal
malicious
scarce
Click for definitions!
churns
barged
murmuring
scarce
brutal
Click for definitions!
brutal
malicious
scarce
Let me read the Example Text
Behind the Magic Curtain
Nightfall had arrived and the golden lights of the grand theatre began to twinkle. It was time. The auditorium thrummed with excited whispers, but no-one was quite as excited as Kaspar. With wide, bright eyes, the young boy gazed at the enormous stage between two velvet curtains. Trembling with giddiness, he waited impatiently as the room fizzed in anticipation. Finally, the last few people were taking their seats. “It’s about to start,” someone said softly. Then, silence.
Suddenly, a spotlight shone a dazzling beam over the centre of the stage. A mysterious melody began to play like a delicate dance of magic. Kaspar held his breath. Then, with a swish and a puff of smoke, the magician appeared in front of the velvet curtain. He grinned a marvellous grin and Kaspar’s stomach flipped in excitement. In a deep, booming voice, he called, “I am Abdul Kazam and welcome to my magic show!” Fireworks sparked from his fingertips, shadows transformed into shapes and puffs of colourful smoke billowed into the air. Everyone gasped. The spectators were transfixed.
The magician’s eyes gazed over his enthralled audience. “I now need a volunteer to disappear behind the magic curtain,” he announced. Without thinking, Kaspar stood up and darted to the stage. The illusionist pointed. “You… here comes a brave young man,” he called out as the audience clapped.
The boy asked curiously, “What’s behind the curtain?” But the magician only smiled. He tapped the side of his nose and then beckoned the boy forwards. Taking a nervous step forward, Kaspar pulled the velvety material back and disappeared into the darkness. He immediately knew he was no longer in the theatre. He was somewhere very different. Kaspar was surrounded by a world of wonder that took his breath away…
As far as Kaspar could see, thousands of magical items were rearranging themselves on shelves. Spell books, handkerchiefs, wands and sparkling things whooshed through the air. It was like a never-ending library of enchantment. High above him, the shelves reached up into a starry night sky. Tiny gemstones rained down from purple clouds, clattering into top hats the size of bathtubs. All the little boy could do was stare in amazement. Ducking down, he narrowly avoided a swirl of books that crashed into a nearby shelf. He laughed and held his hands out as glitter showered over him. It was pure magic.
Soon, a distant voice called, “Kaspar! Kaspar! Return to us!” Forcing himself to turn away, he began to withdraw from the world of magic behind the curtain. With a bang, boom and a puff of smoke, he found himself returned to the stage in front of those very curtains. The audience roared with applause and the conjurer took a deep bow. The curtains were pulled open and there was nothing but darkness. However, when Kaspar put his hand into his pocket, he found a handful of tiny, purple gemstones. “Magic… it really does exist,” he whispered to himself.
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
Find Me
Which words show that Kaspar is excited at the start of the story?
Trembling with giddiness, he waited impatiently as the room fizzed in anticipation.
Check
Tick Me
In the last paragraph, Kaspar says, "Magic... it really does exist." Why does he say this? Tick two.
A he is annoyed that he has been proved wrong
B he now believes that magic is real
C he is shocked to learn about the magical world
Check
D he is bored and doesn't believe magic is real
Reveal Text
Odd One Out
Which one is not something that Kaspar finds in the magical world?
B never-ending library of enchantment
A top hats the size of bathtubs
D golden lights of the grand theatre
C tiny gemstones raining from purple clouds
Picture Me
Which image best shows the following description? 'spell books, hankerchiefs, wands and sparkling things whoosed through the air'
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
makes someone very curious
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
Act it out?
Words that are similar?
Words that are opposite?
Say it?
Draw it?
Spell it?
Say it in a sentence?
Leon thought
he
could hear the magician laughing.
___
Act it out?
Words that are similar?
Words that are opposite?
Say it?
Draw it?
Spell it?
Say it in a sentence?
makes someone very curious
As far as Kaspar could see, thousands of magical items were rearranging themselves on shelves. Spell books, handkerchiefs, wands and sparkling things whooshed through the air. It was like a never-ending library of enchantment. High above him, the shelves reached up into a starry night sky. Tiny gemstones rained down from purple clouds, clattering into top hats the size of bathtubs. All the little boy could do was stare in amazement. Ducking down, he narrowly avoided a swirl of books that crashed into a nearby shelf. He laughed and held his hands out as glitter showered over him. It was pure magic.
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
makes someone very curious
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
B he now believes that magic is real
C he is shocked to learn about the magical world
makes someone very curious
The crowd gazed in
disbelief.
____
Act it out?
Words that are similar?
Words that are opposite?
Say it?
Draw it?
Spell it?
Say it in a sentence?
makes someone very curious
Frog Jump-Squat down low, hands on the floor. Jump forward and land softly.
Elephant Walk-Bend forward, arms hang. Walk and swing arms side to side.
Caterpillar Crawl-Walk hands forward, then feet up to hands. Repeat.
Turtle Push-Push hands into floor or wall. Hold, then relax.
Crab Crouch-Lift hips in crab position. Walk forwards or backwards.
Monkey Grab-Reach one arm across the body, then the other. Alternate rhythmically.
Seal Clap-Clap in front, above, and below while keeping rhythm.
Crocodile Twist-Keep feet still. Twist upper body side to side slowly.
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Transcript
Immerse Lesson 3
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
Handwriting
Handwriting
palm crouch
thumb push
finger tap
finger lift
R E A D Y
__________________________________________________________________________________________
chap
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
My Turn
Your Turn
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
gazed
Who/What
crowd
Sentence
The crowd gazed.
Add Detail: prefixes
The crowd gazed in
disbelief.
____
Re-read
Build
The crowd gazed in
disbelief.
____
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write a sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
thought
Who/What
Leon
Sentence
Leon thought.
Add Detail: pronouns
Leon thought
he
could hear the magician laughing.
___
Re-read
Build
he
___
could hear the magician laughing.
Leon thought
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write a sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
Example Text Vocabulary Time
Click for definitions!
churns
murmuring
barged
brutal
malicious
scarce
Click for definitions!
churns
barged
murmuring
scarce
brutal
Click for definitions!
brutal
malicious
scarce
Let me read the Example Text
Behind the Magic Curtain
Nightfall had arrived and the golden lights of the grand theatre began to twinkle. It was time. The auditorium thrummed with excited whispers, but no-one was quite as excited as Kaspar. With wide, bright eyes, the young boy gazed at the enormous stage between two velvet curtains. Trembling with giddiness, he waited impatiently as the room fizzed in anticipation. Finally, the last few people were taking their seats. “It’s about to start,” someone said softly. Then, silence.
Suddenly, a spotlight shone a dazzling beam over the centre of the stage. A mysterious melody began to play like a delicate dance of magic. Kaspar held his breath. Then, with a swish and a puff of smoke, the magician appeared in front of the velvet curtain. He grinned a marvellous grin and Kaspar’s stomach flipped in excitement. In a deep, booming voice, he called, “I am Abdul Kazam and welcome to my magic show!” Fireworks sparked from his fingertips, shadows transformed into shapes and puffs of colourful smoke billowed into the air. Everyone gasped. The spectators were transfixed.
The magician’s eyes gazed over his enthralled audience. “I now need a volunteer to disappear behind the magic curtain,” he announced. Without thinking, Kaspar stood up and darted to the stage. The illusionist pointed. “You… here comes a brave young man,” he called out as the audience clapped. The boy asked curiously, “What’s behind the curtain?” But the magician only smiled. He tapped the side of his nose and then beckoned the boy forwards. Taking a nervous step forward, Kaspar pulled the velvety material back and disappeared into the darkness. He immediately knew he was no longer in the theatre. He was somewhere very different. Kaspar was surrounded by a world of wonder that took his breath away…
As far as Kaspar could see, thousands of magical items were rearranging themselves on shelves. Spell books, handkerchiefs, wands and sparkling things whooshed through the air. It was like a never-ending library of enchantment. High above him, the shelves reached up into a starry night sky. Tiny gemstones rained down from purple clouds, clattering into top hats the size of bathtubs. All the little boy could do was stare in amazement. Ducking down, he narrowly avoided a swirl of books that crashed into a nearby shelf. He laughed and held his hands out as glitter showered over him. It was pure magic.
Soon, a distant voice called, “Kaspar! Kaspar! Return to us!” Forcing himself to turn away, he began to withdraw from the world of magic behind the curtain. With a bang, boom and a puff of smoke, he found himself returned to the stage in front of those very curtains. The audience roared with applause and the conjurer took a deep bow. The curtains were pulled open and there was nothing but darkness. However, when Kaspar put his hand into his pocket, he found a handful of tiny, purple gemstones. “Magic… it really does exist,” he whispered to himself.
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
Find Me
Which words show that Kaspar is excited at the start of the story?
Trembling with giddiness, he waited impatiently as the room fizzed in anticipation.
Check
Tick Me
In the last paragraph, Kaspar says, "Magic... it really does exist." Why does he say this? Tick two.
A he is annoyed that he has been proved wrong
B he now believes that magic is real
C he is shocked to learn about the magical world
Check
D he is bored and doesn't believe magic is real
Reveal Text
Odd One Out
Which one is not something that Kaspar finds in the magical world?
B never-ending library of enchantment
A top hats the size of bathtubs
D golden lights of the grand theatre
C tiny gemstones raining from purple clouds
Picture Me
Which image best shows the following description? 'spell books, hankerchiefs, wands and sparkling things whoosed through the air'
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
makes someone very curious
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
makes someone very curious
Act it out? Words that are similar? Words that are opposite? Say it? Draw it? Spell it? Say it in a sentence?
Leon thought
he
could hear the magician laughing.
___
Act it out? Words that are similar? Words that are opposite? Say it? Draw it? Spell it? Say it in a sentence?
makes someone very curious
As far as Kaspar could see, thousands of magical items were rearranging themselves on shelves. Spell books, handkerchiefs, wands and sparkling things whooshed through the air. It was like a never-ending library of enchantment. High above him, the shelves reached up into a starry night sky. Tiny gemstones rained down from purple clouds, clattering into top hats the size of bathtubs. All the little boy could do was stare in amazement. Ducking down, he narrowly avoided a swirl of books that crashed into a nearby shelf. He laughed and held his hands out as glitter showered over him. It was pure magic.
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
makes someone very curious
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
B he now believes that magic is real
C he is shocked to learn about the magical world
makes someone very curious
The crowd gazed in
disbelief.
____
Act it out? Words that are similar? Words that are opposite? Say it? Draw it? Spell it? Say it in a sentence?
makes someone very curious
Frog Jump-Squat down low, hands on the floor. Jump forward and land softly. Elephant Walk-Bend forward, arms hang. Walk and swing arms side to side. Caterpillar Crawl-Walk hands forward, then feet up to hands. Repeat. Turtle Push-Push hands into floor or wall. Hold, then relax. Crab Crouch-Lift hips in crab position. Walk forwards or backwards. Monkey Grab-Reach one arm across the body, then the other. Alternate rhythmically. Seal Clap-Clap in front, above, and below while keeping rhythm. Crocodile Twist-Keep feet still. Twist upper body side to side slowly.