“There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an art of writing.” 
 - Isaac D'Israeli

Reading

Modelled Reading 
Teachers demonstrate reading strategies by sharing the reading process with students.

Guided Reading 
Teachers work with one student or a small group of students to read and learn about text.

Independent Reading
Teachers construct conditions for students to read, explore and respond to text independently.

Writing

Students discuss aspects of planning prior to writing, eg knowledge of topic, specific vocabulary and language features.

Students create imaginative texts based on characters, settings and events from students' own and other cultures.

Students identify elements of their writing that need improvement and review using feedback from teacher and peers.

Speaking and Listening

Students demonstrate understanding of ideas and issues in texts through dramatic representation, role-play and simulations.