BFG's Readers Theatre Learning Story

Learners: Amin, Arnav, Taanvi, Jasmine, Nisita          Learning Coach: Bex Remington Date: 14 May 2014

Learning Area: iDevelop - Reading: Readers Theatre

Learning Observed

The BFGs WALHT for the week was learning how to read with clarity and expression.  The group chose to do the reader’s theatre story “The Ant and the Grasshopper”.  They read the script separately and then together they chose their roles.  The group practice by themselves for two sessions and then performed in front of a learning coach to be given feedback.  The feedback they were given was to ensure their volume was loud enough for each member of the group to hear so they knew when it was their turn to read.  Once the group has practiced again they read in front of a camera.

Evidence of learning

Video of the BFG’s reading group reading ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

These learners were working on their capability to read out loud with expression.  They also had to ensure they were working collaboratively so all of the members of the group could hear when it was their turn to read.  The group showed their ability to manage self as they had to read along and not be distracted so they knew when it was their turn to read.

Next Learning Steps

To turn their readers theatre reading into a play that includes movement and props To develop their characters further by giving them special voices To perform in front of a larger group

Arnav's Predicting Learning Story

Learner: Arnav             Learning Coach: Bex Remington               Date: 24 March 2015

Learning Area: iDevelop - Reading: Predictions

Learning Observed

In literacy we have been looking at how to make predictions about books and movies by using the clues.   We then began looking at pictures and predicting what may have happened before, during and after the photo was taken.  Arnav contributed well during our whole class discussions and was excited to begin his own one.  The learners were given four pictures to chose from and then they had to complete the prediction chart.  Arnav chose the picture of the crocodile jumping at the boat.

Evidence of learning

This is a video of Arnav explaining his predictions.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Arnav demonstrates the capability of being able to make a prediction across a range of media.  He is able to manage himself and works independently in order to complete tasks.  During this task discussion Arnav was able to discuss his answers and showed that he is able to participate and contribute to the other learners.  Arnav was excited about the pictures given to him in the task and was curious as to what the real story was.

Next Learning Steps

To add more detail into his predictions - try using the 5W’s and H To take his predictions further and write a newspaper article that matches his picture See if he can research into the origins of the pictures and find out if his predictions were correct