Reading

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to analyse and critique ways the author keeps their reader engaged.

VOCABULARY

Analyse: to look closely in order to explain and interpret it.

Critique: evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.

Ways authors keep their readers engaged:

-Illustrations

-Showing a story from a particular perspective

-Author used symbolism to show…

-Uses comparisons

-Shows how the character is changing

-Character voice (strong voice)

-Building suspense 

-Identifying pivotal points in the plot where characters are faced with choices.

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

Students read independently identifying ways the author has keep them engaged in the text.

Students record their thinking making sure they use evidence from the book.

Example: I think the author has used figurative language to keep me interested in the book. She has an example of a simile- the cities lights sparkled like jewels on a necklace. This simile helps me visualise the sparkling lights.