Don't forget to check the speaking program roster in your home learning bag. This week is week 4.

Speaking Program Term One

Dear Parents / Caregivers,

This year as part of our literacy program, in room 16, we will be using a more structured speaking and listening program. Please find attached the roster for term one. You will see we have designated topics for each fortnight and the learning intentions will be discussed in class with the students. We are learning to speak in a loud, clear voice, look at the audience, and ask questions.

If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to ask.

Regards

Jodie and Rachel

Weeks:  3, 5, 7 and 9

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Lloyd Elodie	Isla Leo Lilli-Rose	Issy Harlow Alisha	Jacques Ashlee	Chance Locklyn

Weeks:  4, 6, 8 and 10

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Paige Ben	Ellie Kiedis Madeline	Harry Jarred Sienna	Amelia Xavier Thore	Ariana Sid

Topics:

Weeks 3 and 4: All About Me - Introduce yourself to the class and tell us at least two interesting things (eg: pets, hobbies, family members, favourite food)

Weeks 5 and 6: Recount – Tell us about a recent trip, event, party (who, what, when, where)

Weeks 7 and 8: Think about the 4 learner dispositions (Reflective, Reciprocal, Resourceful, Resilient) and an example of when you have used one of them to help with your learning. The example may be based around home, school, sports etc. For example:

 “Last year in gymnastics I had to learn to do a cartwheel but I found it very difficult. I kept falling over and everyone else in the class could do it. I thought about giving up gymnastics, I even cried when I got home. Then I thought about resilience and decided that I needed to grow that disposition. I practiced all week at home and at the next lesson I was able to do a cartwheel properly.”

Weeks 9 and 10: Bring in a favourite picture, artwork or piece of music, explain why you like this creative piece, how it makes you feel and where you found it.