Reading

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to summarise a Fiction text

I can retell ideas in order. 

I can use the text structure (characters, setting, problem solution). 

I can explain the actions of characters. 

I can explain what the author's message is. 

VOCABULARY

Summarising: telling the most important parts of a text, in your own words, in a much shorter way.

Text structure: The order and manner in which a story is presented to a reader. 

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Read a book with your child and as you read look for the following:

• Characters
• Setting 
• Problem 
• Solution
• Theme (For example, is the book about friendship, trying your best, managing a certain feeling ect.)

After reading, ask your child to summarise these main ideas in their own words.