Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Welcome to Term One 2021

Welcome to the library in term one. We welcome Mrs Farr who will be teaching in the library on Thursdays and Fridays. 

The Premier's Reading Challenge

 The Premier’s Reading Challenge opened on March 1st and must be completed by Friday August 20th. The students can access the PRC student page from their student portal. Instructions are given to the students in library lessons on how to manage their reading log. 

Kindergarten

 The students will study the difference between fiction and nonfiction books. The pictures, words and elements of both genres and the reason for reading them will be examined. 

Visual Literacy

 The students in grades one to six will develop their understanding of how stories can be communicated using images- both still images and moving images. Through an in-depth study of  wordless picture books and picture books with text, at their own level, they will explore how visual narratives are constructed. They will engage in interpretation of the settings, events, characters and themes expressed in these texts. They will also learn some of the visual codes and conventions used by illustrators to communicate their stories and engage with their audience. We have a very wide range of books in the library at all reading levels which enable the students to gain a greater understanding of the elements of visual literacy. They will also be encouraged to use these elements in their own experiences as illustrators.

We are off to a great start in the library and look forward to many reading adventures.

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