Our class has begun Reading Buddies with 1E each Friday.
Reading Buddies is a program where older students are paired with younger students for one-on-one reading time. The program aims to develop reading skills and enhance self confidence, academic performance and a love of reading.
Well done to our students for sharing their positivity and enthusiasm for reading with our younger students. It is a joy to watch!
Yesterday our class was joined by students from Islington Public School and students from the University of Newcastle to take part in the Aim High Careers Through Reading program.
Students participated in a variety of reading activities using different texts and enjoyed working with the students from Islington. A huge thank you to Matt Lumb and the students from the Uni for their enthusiasm, time and organisation of this fantastic opportunity. Thank you for the lovely book gift – Hope – which all students received a copy to take home.
Last week, students worked in groups to record a podcast of their Reader’s Theatre play – King Midas and the Whispering Grass. Click below to listen.
Today at recess we held our OC Book Club. Well done to the students who participated by reading our September book – Wonder by R.J Palacio. We had a terrific discussion about the themes and issues raised in the text and also shared recommendations of other books students have been reading.
We will meet again in Week 4 next term for our October book – The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
A few months ago I read an amazing book called Blood Red Road by Moira Young. It falls under the genre of sci-fi fantasy with a hint of romance. Set in our world in the future where our generation is known as the wreckers, the main character Saba embarks on a dangerous quest to save her brother from the terrible clutches of her soon to be greatest enemies the Tonton. Much to her anger, her little sister was destined to join her on this quest of danger, courage and sacrifice, as she experiences first hand the terror and “red hot” of cage fighting under the name of “The angel of death”. But her immediate plans are thwarted by the unexpected arrival of the one they call Jack.
I write now an exact copy of the blurb.
“I ain’t afeared of nuthin”
“When Saba’s brother is stolen. Red rage fills her soul, she races across the cruel dustlands to find him. Saba can trust no one. Even the boy who saves her life. She must silence her heart to survive. Blood will spill.”
This is one of my all time favourite books and I would highly recommend it for pretty much anyone who likes reading but especially those who love reading adventure books or sci-fi fiction.
Blood Red Road is the first book in the dustlands trilogy, the second being Rebel Heart also an amazing read, possibly better than the first and Raging Star which was actually released on May 14 this year which I haven’t read but am sure it will be great.
Sarah
It’s been an exciting few weeks, as our new books for our class library have been arriving daily!
Thanks to last year’s super fundraising efforts, we have been able to purchase a great amount of new novels for students to access for independent reading at home and school. As you can see from the photo we have quite a selection to chose from!
A huge thank you to Mel (Nelson’s mum) for helping me with the very time consuming task of covering all these books. We’re almost done and you’ll soon start to see students bringing home some great titles (new and classics) to support reading in the coming days.
The 2014 Premier’s Reading Challenge officially begins today. Information about this year’s challenge was sent home with students and is also attached below.
Students in years 5 and 6 need to read a total of 20 books (5 of which can be personal choice) from either the 5-6 level or 7-9 level book lists . We have a section in the library dedicated to the PRC and book lists can be accessed by visiting the link below. Students have until August 22 to complete this year’s challenge. Happy reading!
PRC Note 2014 Personal Reading Log 2014 PRC Website
Today the OC participated in their first session of Reading Buddies with students from 1E.
Reading Buddies is a program where older students are paired with younger students for one-on-one reading time. The program aims to develop reading skills and enhance self confidence, academic performance and a love of reading.
Well done to our students for sharing their positivity and enthusiasm for reading with our younger students. It was a joy to watch!
One of the best things about the long summer holiday is having time to relax and lose yourself in a good book. The OC have put together a collection of their favourite books, series and authors to share for those looking for some inspiration these holidays. Happy reading!
Below is a link to the School A-Z website which has also recently
published a list of great books to ignite summer reading.
Today the OC participated in their first session of Reading Buddies with students from 1/2E. Reading Buddies is a great program where older students are paired with younger students for one-on-one reading time. The program not only develops reading skills, it also enhances self confidence, academic performance and a love of reading.
Students enjoyed personally selecting books to enjoy with their buddies and will meet again next week.
