Friday, February 10

Blog #13

February 6-10

Genres

    I can experience oral, print and and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres. For example cultural/traditional literature, realistic fiction, historic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, informational, biographies and poetry.

                    Adapted from Alberta Learn Literacy Curriculum Grades 3-6

    Grade three's looking for words ending in "ed"  and "oo" digraphs in a traditional fiction text.

Grade Six 

    The grade sixes are beginning new novels in their literature circle time. Our first task was to play "One Word". 

    Before being introduced to the book, each group was given two words that were chosen in advance and related to the novel they were about to start. As a group, they were to write down any thoughts that came to mind upon reading these words. They were then shown the novel's front cover. We discussed any new ideas that were sparked by the picture. 

        We will revisit these mind maps after the completion of the novels. I wonder how their perceptions of the words will change? 

The Benefits of Reading Different Genres

• Improves overall reading comprehension
• Builds vocabulary
• Helps improve writing skills
• Develops a broader perspective 
• Stimulates imagination and creativity skills

"Read to Self "and "Read to Someone" texts for all grades celebrating "Black History Month".