Literacy


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|| v Once children in the senior school reach a reading age of 7, they read ‘Lexile’ books for their independent reading. This online reading scheme helps motivate reluctant readers and inspires high flyers to become “Millionaires”, by challenging them to read one million words. Students join the Lexile Reading Scheme once they’ve reached a certain level of independence with their reading. They are given a password and can choose books from within their Lexile reading level. When they’ve finished reading their book, they complete an online book quiz, which tests their understanding of the text. Students can sit this quiz at school or at home by logging onto the Lexile website [|www.mylexile.co.nz]. Each time a student passes a quiz they are awarded points for the number of words read. Teachers can access class records to view how many books have been read, the Lexile level of each book and what score was achieved in the quiz. Certificates will be presented, at the end of each term, to children who have made pleasing progress. Some lucky winners will also be invited to the end of year Lexile Party. || They spend 10-15 minutes a day on 'My Reading' time. This is a time when they can explore books alongside other readers and see reading behaviour modeled by others around them.
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 * [[image:myreadinglogo.gif width="184" height="45"]][[image:reading-clipart.jpg width="161" height="169"]] || This takes place at the start of our reading hour, Tuesday to Friday. It is a quiet and focused time for reading material of student choice. Everyone is quietly and comfortably settled and sometimes we may have classical music playing quietly. Children can choose reading material from their Group Box, Library Box, Class Library shelf, Reader Box, on-line books or even bring in their own books from home.

Some students will have one-to-one reading conferences during this time with me. || Students not working with me will have a set rotation of reading tasks to 'action' through the week. They might work independently, with a partner or in a small group, depending on the task. The exact format will vary over the year as the student's learning needs change. ||
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Robert Munsch Official Website

Listen to great stories here retold by the author himself - very funny!! || || We close reading by coming together to enjoy a shared book, class novel or book promotion. || || Finally, a well balanced reading programme includes home support. Family reading time that emulates a similar setting to 'My Reading' time described above, is a worthwhile investment in your child's education. See the Parent page for more ideas. ||
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