Katherine's Reading Learning Story - 13.3.15

Learner: Katherine Cheng     Learning Coach: Tracey Dillner           Date: 13.3.15

Learning Area: Literacy - Reading

Learning Observed

We had been discussing why we should use our voice and facial expressions when we are reading aloud. Katherine mentioned that it helps us to understand what is happening in the story. During this discussion, Katherine understood the idea that when we see speech marks, this means someone is speaking in the text. All of the learners had to take turns at reading from the book they had been reading at home. Katherine was a little shy at first, but after she had located an example of speech marks, she read with more confidence. Katherine has experimented with using expression in her voice when reading aloud, and as the video below shows, she has made a good start to change it according to character’s dialogue. I wonder if Katherine often reads aloud to family members at home?

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Katherine is beginning to read aloud with confidence and with practise, she will grow this more. (Participating and Contributing). During the discussion component of our session, Katherine was thoughtful and presented ideas that were valuable and relevant (Thinking). Katherine showed respect to the other members in the group by listening to them read and share their ideas. She demonstrated appropriate group behaviour and made sure her interactions were helpful for learning (Relating to Others).

Next Learning Steps

Confidently read a variety of fiction texts aloud at school and at home. Do this to practice fluency and expression. Take more risk with her ideas - offer them even if she is not fully confident that she is correct/accurate.