For Parents

3/6/13

Trevor Cairney is a Literacy specialist who writes a wonderful blog called 'Literacy, Families and Learning'. It contains tips to support children in becoming successful and engaged learners. To access the link Click here!

Trevor Cairney has also listed his top 250 books for children. Click here to see the list!

 

5/5/13

Last term our major writing focus was on recounts. This term we are focusing on writing procedural texts. We will be using a template to help the children learn how to structure procedural texts correctly. I have included this template below. Please print one off and go through each part with your child. If they are having difficultly learning this text type I recommend they practise writing procedures at home.

Possible topics:
1. How to brush your teeth.
2. How to make a mud pie.
3. How to make a paper aeroplane.
4. How to get ready for school/sport.

Extension
Children requiring extension will be encouraged to;
1. Use a different  starting verb for each step for example (fold, stir in, mix, spread, mash)
2. Include more specific details about each step.
 


 

23/03/13

 

7/03/13- Recount Writing

I have had a request that the recount plan that was sent home early this week be added to the website.
We have have been working on recount writing for the past six weeks using this template. The children have been writing about their holidays, weekends, swimming lessons or about the previous school day. Soon the children will be required to complete a recount as a a part of their English Assessment for Term 1. They will still be able use this template but will be required to complete the task independently.


To accesses this template please click on the following link


 

7/03/13- Vowel Digraphs



Vowel digraphs are two vowels that when put together make one sound. For example 'oa' makes an 'oh' sound in the word 'coat'. In order for your child to become and effective reader and writer, it is important that they develop a range of strategies to use when sounding out a word is not successful.

This chart may be useful to keep handy while your child is reading. 'When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking and says its name' can be a useful rule to help remember these. As with any Literacy rule, there are exceptions!
I have laminated copies of this poster, if you would like one please let me know. Otherwise you can access it by clicking on the link above. This chart thas come from letsgetfancyinfirst.blogspot.com








 









 

26/02/13- Alphabetic Code Chart/Sounds Chart

Brian mentioned that a Jolly Phonics sound chart would be a valuabe resource to have at home,  so I have posted a link to one below.
Alphabetic Code Chart
This was made by  Debbie Hepplewhite, a leading Jolly Phonics teacher- her website contains other free resources that support the Jolly Phonics program. This can be accessed at http://www.phonicsinternational.com/







 


 

 

 

Online Readers

SPELD Online Readers

Speld SA offer a large range of free online Jolly Phonics books that can assist your child with their phonic skills and comprehension.
The online flash versions can be read as an eBook where your child turns the pages by pressing the across button. At the beginning of each text they have some tips for parents with the fourth point outlining specific questions to ask your child about the text. The texts are not levelled but become more difficult as you scroll down the page.
If your child is a reluctant reader or enjoys being on the computer it could be a worthwhile way to engage them in reading at home.

Happy Reading!
 

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