End with a sentence that connects to the main idea.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Reading is useful.
Moderate / Add a little
Reading is useful because it helps us learn new words.
Challenge / Try when ready
Regular reading builds vocabulary; for example, a short story can show how familiar words work in a new context.
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A paragraph groups sentences that develop one main idea. A topic sentence can introduce it, and supporting sentences provide examples or explanation. Begin a new paragraph when the focus changes significantly. Paragraphing helps a reader follow your thinking; it is not simply a way to make a page look tidy. Remove a sentence that does not belong to the main idea.
Read the first model carefully: “Our class garden attracts wildlife. Butterflies visit the flowers.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “The reading corner is quiet. Soft cushions make it comfortable.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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A story becomes engaging when a character wants something and meets a difficulty.
Introduce the situation, show what goes wrong, describe the response and give a connected ending.
A small, believable event can be more effective than many unrelated adventures.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Nila reached for her project, but the folder was empty.
Moderate / Add a little
She retraced her steps and found it beside the library door.
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A story becomes engaging when a character wants something and meets a difficulty. Introduce the situation, show what goes wrong, describe the response and give a connected ending. A small, believable event can be more effective than many unrelated adventures. Use actions and dialogue to show the character’s reaction instead of explaining every feeling directly.
Read the first model carefully: “Nila reached for her project, but the folder was empty.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “She retraced her steps and found it beside the library door.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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A friendly letter communicates with someone you know.
Use a greeting, organised message and suitable closing.
Tell the reader why you are writing early.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Dear Maya, thank you for the picture you sent.
Moderate / Add a little
Please write and tell me about your new school.
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A friendly letter communicates with someone you know. Use a greeting, organised message and suitable closing. Tell the reader why you are writing early. Include details that interest that particular person rather than filling the letter with unrelated news. Friendly language can still be accurate and thoughtful. Check names, dates and questions before sending.
Read the first model carefully: “Dear Maya, thank you for the picture you sent.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Please write and tell me about your new school.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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