Readers and Writers Notebook

Reader's and Writer's Notebooks

In order to assist children to further develop their competency and enjoyment of reading we are encouraging a home routine of reading every night. Children will select from a wide range of text genres such as picture story books, fiction chapter books, non-fiction, articles etc. The routine may include; independent reading (your child reads on their own), shared reading (you and your child share the reading) and read aloud (you read to your child).

Each week your child will bring home, in their home reading folder, books borrowed from the junior library.  This is located in the central area of the red brick building. They will also bring home a library book borrowed from the school library, in a separate library bag, which we are asking you to please provide. This bag should be brought to school as soon as possible clearly marked with your child’s name.

The amount of books will vary depending on the complexity and length of the text. The home reading folder will also include a Reading Log and a Reader’s Note Book.

On the Reading Log please record ALL the books your child reads. This may include books borrowed from both the junior and school libraries, as well as books from home or your local library.

The Reader’s Note Book is a place for the children to reflect, respond creatively and record in some way their interaction with the text. The Reader’s Note Books will be looked at by teachers on a regular basis. They will also be used at school and are required to be returned each morning with your child.

More information and helpful hints about reading will be included on your child’s neighbourhood blog, which is currently being set up.

Any further queries please do not hesitate to approach your child's neighbourhood teachers.

Illustration by Nathan in his Readers/ Writers Notebook (inspired by a book he read)