Reading

In Reading, we are focusing on making connections. W are learning to think about what is happening in the text and what connections we can make to the emotions, situations or characters in the story.

Today we started reading the text (chosen by the students) with our buddy. The children had questions to discuss at the end of each page and it was pleasing to hear the in-depth conversations some buddies were having.

Throughout the week, the children will come to workshops to support them with their skill of making connections.

Check out these photos below of us reading and discussing aspects of the text to deepen our understanding.








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