SEMESTER 2 IN PREP
In Reader’s Workshop, students will learn to recognise and use common letter blends to segment words, increase their recognition of high frequency words and develop their word knowledge. Students will demonstrate their understanding of a text during literature discussions focusing on comprehension strategies such as retelling, identifying the author's purpose and making connections to texts (text to self, and text to text). They will develop their understanding of features of fiction and non-fiction texts and the differences between the two. In writer’s workshop sessions, students will continue on correct letter formation, capital letters at the beginning of sentences, full stops at the end of sentences and the inclusion of finger spaces. They will construct simple sentences and learn how to write recounts, narratives, explanations and persuasive texts.
In Numeracy sessions, students will focus on counting and comparing, will learn positional language through position and movement, sort, describe and name 2D shapes and 3D objects in the environment, addition, subtraction, division (sharing) and following a short sequence of instructions. They will create simple data displays and understand how a number is made up through subitising activities. Students will complete a variety of activities such as maths games, interactive and hands on activities, problem solving tasks and teacher explicit groups.
During classroom based Digital Technologies, the Preps will continue to develop their understanding of how technology works. They will focus on algorithms (list of steps/instructions), tinkering, programming, Technology: Past and Present, cyber safety and exploring components of digital systems. Students will use software programs such as DB Primary and Scratch Jr, explore the use of robotics and complete a variety of plugged (using a device) and unplugged (no device) learning activities.
In Auslan sessions, students will learn how to sign the alphabet, ways to sign different family members and colours. They will practise exchanging greetings and information about themselves with peers and will participate in viewing stories that includes Auslan.
We look forward to a great second semester with lots of learning and achievements!
From the Prep Team
Rachel Shambrook (P5), Mikaila Dowzard (P8) & Pania Malesevic (P9)
