Literacy

Rising Seas text Read text through first - think about what is important. then ... choose some tasks from Depth and Complexity guide.

Surge poem Read it with your group - what is happening?

1. BEFORE you READ What do you know about seals? What questions do you have about seals? Discuss these two questions with a partner. 2. Read the text  Seals text is here and then listen to it ... Listen to story here - read from the journal. 3. Reading Response Write the date and the title and author of article. What is special about seals? How have they adapted to their environment?

Write title and author into your literacy book. LG. identify how language features are use for effect- to engage the reader. As you read add any questions you have. Text is here- Maui  or get a journal. Look for examples of 'show not tell'... figurative language. As you read think about what is happening in the family. How do the family work together? The family is sad.  Why is this? Make some inferences- look for the clues. What similarities can you see between the dolphins and the mother. What does the author want you to think or feel? Were there parts that confused you? What did you do to help yourself understand?

Tiakina and Tangaroa School Journal Level 2, October 2011

Sound file - read and listen.

Robot Text - read journal and answer Book Club questions as you go. Groups of 4-5. Choose which question you would like to focus on in each section. What do you need to do to make your group work well? Discuss and share your responses. Book C lub questions Complete Robot Cloze When complete Robot  activity sheet.