Literacy
At Tatura Primary School, Literacy takes in the components of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Each of these are taught in a targeted, interactive and student-focused manner. We promote the use of ‘strong’ language and focus on the importance of ‘talk’ as part of learning. Many classes also participate in language experience activities as part of literacy where they learn through completing a task and sharing their experiences through language.
In 2017 our Reading program has shifted to include a strong focus on independent reading. Research shows that the more children read, the better they will become at reading. Each class completes several independent (“indy”) reading sessions each week, ranging from 5 minutes in Foundation rooms to 30 minutes in Grade 5/6 classes. Students’ learning is supported through explicit instruction on the reading curriculum with an emphasis on comprehension strategies.
Our school has adopted the Big Write (VCOP) program. This is an engaging writing program that encourages the use of ‘talk’ to build student language. One strong focus of the program is “If they [students] can’t say it, they can’t write it!” This helps develop students’ vocabulary, and can be seen in their writing. Big Write explores the areas of Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers and Punctuation, brought to life by the VCOP Gang: Vinny Vocabulary, Connie Connective, Ollie Opener and Penny Punctuation. Students understand how they can use language to make their writing more powerful, interesting or effective.
Students at Tatura PS develop Speaking and Listening skills through regular opportunities for formal and informal public speaking. This can range from participating in class discussions and share and learn/show and tell opportunities to formal class talks, which students are involved in from Foundation to Grade 6.
These literacy skills are integrated into all key learning areas across the school including Numeracy, Art, Humanities and History. The use of strong language is promoted throughout everything we do at Tatura Primary School.
In 2017 our Reading program has shifted to include a strong focus on independent reading. Research shows that the more children read, the better they will become at reading. Each class completes several independent (“indy”) reading sessions each week, ranging from 5 minutes in Foundation rooms to 30 minutes in Grade 5/6 classes. Students’ learning is supported through explicit instruction on the reading curriculum with an emphasis on comprehension strategies.
Our school has adopted the Big Write (VCOP) program. This is an engaging writing program that encourages the use of ‘talk’ to build student language. One strong focus of the program is “If they [students] can’t say it, they can’t write it!” This helps develop students’ vocabulary, and can be seen in their writing. Big Write explores the areas of Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers and Punctuation, brought to life by the VCOP Gang: Vinny Vocabulary, Connie Connective, Ollie Opener and Penny Punctuation. Students understand how they can use language to make their writing more powerful, interesting or effective.
Students at Tatura PS develop Speaking and Listening skills through regular opportunities for formal and informal public speaking. This can range from participating in class discussions and share and learn/show and tell opportunities to formal class talks, which students are involved in from Foundation to Grade 6.
These literacy skills are integrated into all key learning areas across the school including Numeracy, Art, Humanities and History. The use of strong language is promoted throughout everything we do at Tatura Primary School.
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