Literacy

In Reading, we will: 

• Reflect on ourselves as readers
• Enjoy a shared reading experience of Black Cockatoo / Dirrarn, by Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler and Us Mob Walawurru, by David Spillman and Lisa Wilyukawill and reflect on the texts to discuss themes and share our thinking
• Expand our vocabulary with targeted Core Literacy block which covers the meaning, history, and use of words, empowering students to employ a variety of language for various purposes
• Engage in shared reading experiences through paired fluency linked to our Unit of Work
• Share with others to build a deeper understanding of texts.

In Writing, we will: 

• Reflect on ourselves as writers
• Explore the language, structure, and features of character profiles and factual recounts; and use this knowledge to present our own points of view
• Use our Writer’s Notebook to capture ideas, events and moments important to us Use a variety of strategies to identify writing intentions and rehearse/plan writing
• Apply what is known about conventional spelling, grammar, punctuation, and structure.