BAND 3 B3 DL2 E1 Band Performance Standard Descriptor Evidence 3 Use knowledge acquired through listening, speaking, reading and

writing B3 DL2 Listening to and understanding messages and descriptions B3 DL2 E1 Able to identify main ideas and supporting details

TEACHERS COPY Listening Text

Reading helps children develop language skills. When they read books, they learn new things and knowledge. The more a child reads, the greater his/her interest in developing the habit. Reading allows children to express themselves better and to be more confident in terms of writing and speaking. For those who have been reading since they were young, they would say that it helped them mentally and spiritually. It helped them socialize with more confidence. Reading also helps children develop longer attention span which is crucial for learning. It helps children to concentrate better. Apart from that, reading is an exercise to the mind as how a physical activity is to the body. (Adapted from Strategik KBSM form 2)

STUDENTS COPY Listen to the text and answer the following questions. The text will be read/played twice.

1. State three benefits of reading i).... ii) . iii) . 2. What would help children if they start reading at an early age? ....

BAND 3 B3 DL2 E1 SAMPLE ANSWER Listen to the text and answer the following questions. The text will be read/played twice.

1. State three benefits of reading i) develop language skills ii) express themselves better iii) be more confident in reading and writing 2. What would help children if they start reading at an early age? It will help them mentally and spiritually.