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Introduction: | English at Majura Primary School is taught using the Australian Curriculum. Teaching and learning within this area at our school is underpinned by a set of beliefs, developed with and by our classroom teachers. We use the Soundwaves phonics and word study program to teach spelling and develop reading and writing skills from kindergarten to year 6. Every year, Majura Primary runs a two week Writers' Festival. For these two weeks, every student writes at the same time. This festival is about celebrating and enjoying writing and listening to the stories of others. Indigenous Literacy Day and Book week are celebrated each year by dressing up and sharing quality literature. |
Belief statement: | At Majura, we believe in fostering a love of reading. It is an essential skill for life that empowers students to access information and communicate effectively. We teach writing to empower and enable students to communicate and share their voice. Therefore, we believe that it should be taught and celebrated in an engaging, meaningful, accessible and challenging way. |
Links: |
Sound Waves Spelling covers Foundation to Year 6, with each level of content carefully crafted to support students’ spelling success as they progress through their schooling. Classroom teachers will have student login details to access this website. http://www.fireflystudents.com.au/
A great website for accessing a range of free leveled online books. https://www.getepic.com/sign-in
Topmarks gives children the opportunity to learn online through safe, fun and engaging games and activities. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
Storyline Online®, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Engage and motivate children with exciting story starters and writing ideas every day of the year.
The Unite for Literacy organisation is run by educators and writers who want to bring the joy of reading to every home. They have published almost 200 digital books in the free library and have narrations available in multiple languages. https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/
ReadTheory provides high quality reading comprehension practice to students of all levels.
A diverse range of learning games, your child will have a blast building essential skills in maths, reading, writing, digital literacy and more. https://www.education.com/games/grammar/
ABC Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities that motivate children to keep exploring and learning.
This guide includes strategies for student engagement and achievement. |
