English

In Term 3, students will develop their Literacy skills by:

Reading - We will continue to focus on the two levels of comprehension: literal (identify what is stated in the text), and inferential (identify what is implied, by using the clues and thinking deeply about the text). We will be developing our evaluative comprehension skills. This requires the children to form their own thoughts and opinions in relation to a text and justify their opinions. You could assist at home by retelling the text they just read or a documentary you have watched together. Listening to your child read and asking them to retell exactly what they read helps them to become fluent readers who comprehend what they are reading. This also gives your child another way to practise the skills being taught at school. Retelling and rereading parts of the story can also help improve conversation and comprehension skills, such as summarising and analysing. 

Writing - We will be exploring and creating texts with a main focus on information reports. We will be learning how to take notes and summarise using the 'Skinny Notes' strategy. This involves being able to identify the key parts of a texts and visual literacies and taking notes using our own words (not just copying directly from the text). Students will continue to edit and revise their work for meaning and correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Spelling - We will continue with a weekly spelling focus, as well as a word list that is either determined by errors made in writing/assessments or words relating to the weekly class focus. These need to be practised in preparation for their weekly spelling test. The weekly spelling focus will be viewed through either a phonology, morphology or etymology lens. 

Speaking & Listening - Students will contribute actively to class discussions, pose questions, provide feedback, reflect and examine their points of view. Students will also prepare and practise delivering short presentations for the purpose of informing others.