Reading
Independent Novel Studies - Term Four
The package above includes a page which you may like to print in order to keep notes on your chosen novel, as you read. There is also a simple book report template which includes question prompts to help you with your writing, as well as an overview of the Show Bag presentation guidelines.
(Note: The items suggested on the Show Bag page are there for inspiration only, and may require a considerable amount of time to create. Please don't feel pressured to create many, or any, of these. The focus for this project is on fun. It is offered as an opportunity for you to highlight your critical and creative thinking skills as they relate to your novel, but you will need to determine your own timetable for the project. Depending on the time you have left after completing the reading of your novel it may be wise to prepare a simpler presentation focusing on thoughtfully designed souvenirs and nick nacks instead. Take a look at the sample Show Bag below for ideas. The design is entirely up to you either way. Just make sure you enjoy it!)
(Note: The items suggested on the Show Bag page are there for inspiration only, and may require a considerable amount of time to create. Please don't feel pressured to create many, or any, of these. The focus for this project is on fun. It is offered as an opportunity for you to highlight your critical and creative thinking skills as they relate to your novel, but you will need to determine your own timetable for the project. Depending on the time you have left after completing the reading of your novel it may be wise to prepare a simpler presentation focusing on thoughtfully designed souvenirs and nick nacks instead. Take a look at the sample Show Bag below for ideas. The design is entirely up to you either way. Just make sure you enjoy it!)
Book Report Sample
Show Bag Sample
Class Novel Studies - Terms 1 to 3
Term Three
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Our Term Three novel of choice is the book Wonder by RJ Palacio. It's a wonder-full book exploring the issues of friendship, change, humanity and what makes us who we really are.
If you'd like to share your feelings about the book, feel free to leave a comment on our blog page. I'm sure others will be interested to hear your thoughts. Term 4 Note: If you enjoyed Wonder, you may also be interested in exploring the book Auggie and Me, by the same author, which is available now in our school library. |
Term Two
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Our Shared Reading adventure for this term focuses on the wonderful story of Annemarie and her Danish family during World War 2.
Focus your reading by keeping an eye out for the answers to these questions as you move through the story. I can't wait to find out what happens next! P.S. Have you been away? Missed a chapter? Click the pic to read an online version of the book. |
Term One
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In Term 1 we explored the novel Esperanza Rising as part of our study of the concept of community.
If you missed a part of the story or would like to review a section of it in your own time, simply click on the picture on the left to access an online audio file of part one of the book. |
Reading Skills Activities
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Click on the banner above to access the ReadTheory website.
Earn points and rewards by testing and building your reading comprehension skills. See your teacher for log-in details. |
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Read a great book recently?
Why not visit the Book Adventure website and take a quiz to test your understanding. The more quizzes you take the more points you earn. Who will our top scorer be? |
Reading Groups
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Are you reading Edgar & Ellen: Rare Beasts in reading groups this term? Want to see more of their adventures?
Click the pic to watch 3 short cartoons of their exploits. |
And more ...
Click on the book cover to re-read 'Be an Interplanetary Spy 4: Space Olympics' - our fun introduction to group decision making.
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By popular request, here is the next installment in the Interplanetary Spy series - Robot Wars. Enjoy!
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Click the picture to re-read Chapter 1 of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's 'The 13 Storey Treehouse' - our stimulus for exploring the idea of our dream school and the community members needed to run it.