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St Aloysius Catholic St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Junior School
Reading Project 2011-Reading Project 2011-1313
St Aloysius Catholic St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Junior School
Reading Project 2011-Reading Project 2011-1313
Waterstone’s Book Visit
o Children really enjoyed this – chose own books for Reading Ambassadors and Book Club.
o Real sense of ownership over their book choice – checked by teacher.
o Aware of locality of a good children’s book shop.
o Two parents attended to promote importance of visiting book shops with children.
o Plan to go again in Year 6.
Reading Ambassadors
o Successful at boosting confidence of certain children – put them in charge of reading.
o Developing reading with expression.o Understood the purpose of a book is to
bring enjoyment and engagement – can see instant feedback with nursery children.
o Established closer links with nursery with aim to develop in Year 6.
Targeted Book Club
o Children discussed book outside of class with peers.
o Sense of exclusivity, reading is valued/special.
o Forum led by children, chance to discuss their enjoyment rather than focus on reading skills.
o Concern over children’s book choice not being suitable for every reader’s ability.
Books chosen by children were…
Success Criteriao By end of year:
o 80% of children had made at least two N.C. sub levels progress.
o 53% of children made at least three N.C. sub levels progress.
o But children’s enjoyment of reading at centre of project.
o Video link here
Next Steps for Year 6
o Parent Conversations about reading with child.
o Camden Library Membership.o Second visit to Waterstone’s to
choose new set of books.o Ask the children for suggestions
too.
Thank You for Listening!
Any Questions?
