1. Noblehill Primary School
Reading P4-7
Noblehill Primary School
Information Session for Parents
31 January 2017

2. Elements of Reading
Core Reading – there will be more of an emphasis on the teaching of reading and less the hearing of reading
Writer’s Craft – understanding the author’s use of language through reading and making the connection with writing
‘Reading for Enjoyment’ is a very important element in teaching children to read – focus for home learning
‘Reading for Information’- a skill which permeates the whole of the curriculum

3. Core Reading from P4 to P7 Core readers are kept in school
Teaching reading , not merely hearing reading
There is a maximum number of ability groups per class
Pupils in each group have similar abilities
Pupils with additional support needs will continue to have their individual needs met and in addition will be included in group work
There are three sessions per week
Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes

4. Core Reading from Primary 4 to 7
Children will:
be trained in sustained reading using chapter books/longer texts
use texts at a ‘readable’ level – it’s what you do with the texts that is important
work on each book for 3-4 weeks;
use a variety of Genre including non-fiction, poetry, play scripts etc [also classic novels]
spend focused teaching time doing guided reading in the classroom using the core reader
use a variety of levelled materials by different publishers rather than simply working through a ‘scheme’.

5. Core Reading from P1-3 Children will:
continue to bring reading books home for consolidation and fluency practice
be taught reading skills every day, including fluency, comprehension, word recognition and spelling
work in groups with pupils of a similar ability
As the pupils develop their reading skills, they will be given increasing opportunities to read both – independently and silently

6. Core Reading from P4-7
Children who are still struggling with the mechanics of reading will:
Continue to bring a levelled book home for reading aloud practice
Regularly read aloud to an adult in school
Possibly receive targeted support from ASL staff

7. Writer’s Craft Teaching the author’s use of language through reading
Making the connection with writing
No right or wrong answers – it is about the children:
Talking about texts
Giving opinions
Justifying answers

8. Reading for Enjoyment Give it the importance it deserves!
A very important element of Reading
IN THE CLASSROOM
Silent Reading
Pupils’ own choice of texts and genre
Teacher reads too as a good example
Regular and at a set time
Average of 15 – 20 minutes
Magazines, joke books can also be on offer
Sometimes read to a friend or tell them about what you are reading
Read to the children
All stages
Mixture of genre
Short stories and longer novels to build suspense
Regular and at a set time
Invite others to read
Make the time!

9. Reading for Enjoyment at Home
Parents:
You cannot force children to ‘read for enjoyment’ at home – you can only encourage them.
Set a good example
Share the enjoyment of reading with your child
Ensure that a variety of reading materials are available
Teachers will:
provide access to appropriate reading for enjoyment materials through accelerated reading and class libraries
check and encourage children to record their personal reading in their reading diary
regularly discuss personal reading with children during the reading session in school

10. Reading for Information
Key Skills:
forming research questions
using a table of contents and glossary
interpreting text, illustrations and diagrams
notetaking
skimming
scanning
alphabetical order
finding a main idea
finding supporting detail
organising material/information
relating/presenting information
selecting books according to a classification system

11. Reading for Information
Teaching Process:
teacher models the process initially using big books or shared texts
Independent and collaborative work
pupil focus in on text with a purpose in mind
Develops good listening skills
allows for sharing of prior knowledge
all children have a role to play so there is no ‘opt out’

12. read together! https://www.readingchallenge.scot/begin- your-journey
Open the door to reading with your child!
The shared experience of reading is one of the most positive and enjoyable ways for children and adults to spend time together.
First Minister’s Reading Challenge
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