BMG 2019 - Maddingley Prep to Year 4 Co-Curricular Handbook

- Page 12 - CONTENTS - READER ’ S THEATRE - YEAR 2 Teacher: Ashleigh Durham Time: Thursday Lunchtime Location: Room S7 TEACHER SELECTED PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Reader ’ s Theatre co-curricular activity aims to assist students in the development of reading fluency and phrasing, expression and comprehension, as well as strengthen confidence in their own abilities. Throughout first and second semester, students will read, discuss and practise written plays produced specifically for the classroom. Focus will be predominantly on developing each child ’ s reading fluency and expression in a fun and creative manner. Related English activities will also be incorporated into lessons. LESSON COMPONENTS Plays will be selected according to the reading group ’ s abilities. These plays will be read and performed within the classroom over 2 to 3 weeks each, depending on the length of the play. Some weeks, an English related activity may be completed by each student to assist with the comprehension of the plays. Students will be introduced to new vocabulary and ways of expressing themselves. They may also have an opportunity to use a variety of media resources while reading and viewing their plays. SKILL DEVELOPMENT  To help students gain a greater understanding of texts by sharing ideas, reading together and discussing rich texts  Improve speaking and listening skills within a group reading environment.  To stimulate enthusiasm and enjoyment of reading SELECTION CRITERIA Select students in Year 2 will be nominated by classroom teachers to participate in the Reader ’ s Theatre co-curricular activity. Teachers will use teaching observations and diagnostic testing to select students who will benefit from this literacy program.