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The Clever Crow

Read the decodable story 'The Clever Crow' using known letter-sounds, then answer questions to check understanding.

Decodable Reading AC9E2LY04 Australian Curriculum-aligned

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Learning Intention

Students read a decodable text using taught letter-sound knowledge and respond to comprehension questions.

Australian Curriculum

Supports Year 2 English reading and viewing. (AC9E2LY04)

Teacher Notes

Discuss what makes the crow 'clever' after reading, linking to character traits.

Skills Practised

Decoding known letter-sounds
Reading fluency
Comprehension of short texts
Sight word recognition

Reading and Thinking About The Clever Crow

Decodable reading gives children an opportunity to use taught letter-sound knowledge while making meaning from a short text. After reading, encourage the child to explain what happened rather than simply recalling isolated words.

Before Reading

Look at the title and predict what a clever crow might do. Talk about any words that may need careful decoding.

During Reading

Point to each word and blend sounds when needed.

Reread a sentence if its meaning is unclear.

Notice what the crow does and why.

After Reading

Ask: What problem did the character face? What action helped? Which detail shows the crow was clever? Encourage answers using evidence from the text.