Today as our class set up for our Daily 5 Listen to Reading session we started off with something a bit different!! We love to listen to stories using our iPads, iPods, laptops and computers. We listen to stories from Sunshine Online, Ziptales, Storyline Online and some different book apps.
It’s really important to listen to reading because:
- it gives us ideas about how to read using expressive voices for characters
- it shows us how to pronounce words
- we listen to the speed or pace of the reading (steady, faster, slower paces as needed)
- it can teach us how to sound out difficult words
- it gives us examples of how to read fluently.
We also have some people doing read to self today because they’re reading books that they just LOVE.
Today we started Listen to Reading by doing the ‘mannequin challenge’. This viral video trend is where people remain frozen in action, like a mannequin. We’re sure you’ve all heard of it – well now you can see how our class does it!
What do you think of our Mannequin Challenge? Did you see the students from the class next door watching us – they just couldn’t resist.
Congratulations on your excellent reading – you are all fabulous. How good is your mannequin challenge. Thanks for sharing. Mr Luke
Brilliant! I just love seeing students engage with reading in new and creative ways. The fact you drew an audience is doubly special… I will definitely be showing this to teachers and students at our school.
Thanks for sharing.
Mr Vick (Deputy Principal – Woodcroft PS)
Dear Mr Vick,
Thank you for your comments on our blog. It was a lovely surprise to see you visiting our blog. We think it’s good that you are going to show your pupils (Evie’s fancy word) and teachers our clip.
Stay tuned for more fun updates!
From Miss Sporn’s Year 2 amazing pupils!!!!
What an amazingly clever class you have Miss Sporn. Well done A4. Mrs Pettman 🙂