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Term 4: Language genre/longer and more complex sentences
These activities will help students to make the necessary adjustments to their language so they can communicate for a variety of purposes eg; to tell stories, recount events, persuade, give instructions and report information. Learning about the language and types of words we use in each of these different contexts supports not only the child’s oral language but written language development also.
Focus: Using a variety of language genres
Activity 9. Tell Me How
As much as it is important for your child to understand instructions and follow directions, your child will also need to use and understand how to give advice. Give your child a chance to share about something they are good at and give advice to others who might be trying that activity for the first time.
Give your child five minutes to explain how to do something that they know how to do. It may be something recreational like skateboarding or something professional like examining a specimen under a microscope or even something silly like how to become a superhero. Have a go at the activity they are explaining and then encourage your child to give you advice. What should you do? What should he not do?
Focus: Understanding and Using longer and more complex sentences
Activity 10. Questioning the text
Here is a list of the best books for language and literacy development from the Speech Pathology Australia 2018 book of the year awards.
- Rodney Loses It - by Michael Gerard Bauer
- Danny Blue’s Really Excellent Dream - by Max Landrak
- The Grand Genius Summer of Henry Hoobler - by Lisa Shanahan
- Sorry Day - by Coral Vass
When asking your child questions encourage them to repeat part of the question to extend their responses
For example; What was your favourite part of the story? My favourite part of the story was when………
Why did you like that part? I liked that part because….
What would you do if you were that character? If I was that character I would…..
The following link is to the most comprehensive website available that provides parents with activities that are free, easily accessible and enjoyable. Each activity has been carefully selected to reflect the highest quality, up-to-date research evidence on early literacy development. There is also advice for parents who are concerned about their child’s reading and language development.
http://www.fivefromfive.org.au/parent-resources/