Reading

CURRICULUM FOCUS
Students are learning to analyse the underlying message of a text.
VOCABULARY
Analyse: Examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.
Underlying message: What the author wants the character (and you) to learn from the story.
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING
Read a book with your child. To analyse the underlying message, ask them “What does the author want the main character (and you) to learn from this story?”