The Wraparound Spelling page has been updated with a number of new resources to support the teaching of spelling using the approach to teach spelling. Check out the Wraparound Spelling page.
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Pen Fifty Words – November 2018
To celebrate Book Week Scotland, 19th – 25th November, and its rebel theme, the Scottish Book Trust’s ’50 Word Fiction’ Competition embraces rock and roll this month.
This month’s ’50 Word Fiction’ from the Scottish Book Trust asks you to ‘Write a story set at a music festival.’
The deadline is Tuesday 27th November 2018. The two Young Writers categories are open to all children and young people from 5 to 18, and there is an all age catergory for Gaelic writers.
CLICK HERE – ’50 Word Fiction’
What’s inside the P1 Bookbug Teacher Pack?
As part of the Bookbug P1 packs, each school has been sent a copy of the P1 Bookbug Teacher Pack. Check out the video below to find out “What’s in Bookbug P1 Teacher Pack?”
CLICK HERE to see our previous post around using the P1 Bookbug Packs as part of early literacy learning
22nd November 2018 – Reading Lunch
Reading Lunch: Thursday 22nd November 2018
To celebrate positive reading habits during Book Week Scotland, Scottish Book Trust are encouraging children, young people and adults alike to share their love for reading on Thursday 22nd November through having a Reading Lunch.
Whether it be a cosy corner in the library, or inside the school polytunnel, make lunchtime on the 22nd of November a time for sharing what you love to read with a Reading Lunch. Reading Lunches are for everyone, so whether you’re at your desk, in the staffroom or in the canteen, crack open a good book at lunchtime.
CLICK HERE – Have a Reading Lunch
Book Week Scotland (19th – 25th November) Events
There are a number of events for children and adults taking place across Highland as part of Book Week Scotland 2018 (Monday 19th November – Sunday 25th November 2018). Find out more on the website link below.
CLICK HERE – Book Week Scotland Events
A Wartime Secret
We posted this play back in 2014 during the period of the 100 year anniversary of the beginning of World War I. There have been a few updates since we first published it, and in the run up to Remembrance Day this weekend, it might be something useful to explore around this time.
Teaching learners through the genre of play scripts is an excellent gateway into bringing a text alive through drama.
A Highland practitioner has kindly shared a resource which they have created and used with learners. The play could be taken in its current form, or edited for/by learners where deemed appropriate.
The text based around WWII explores the themes of family and patriotism. There is also a poignant link to WWI – great if you’re studying the 100 year anniversary.
CLICK HERE – A Wartime Secret
Authors Live – Joseph Coelho
Poet and author, Joseph Coelho, of the picture book ‘If All The World Were’, will be on Authors Live on Thursday 22nd November, 11am – 11.40am, talking about how to create poetry as part of Book Week Scotland 2018.
This fully interactive event is the perfect way to celebrate Book Week Scotland and a great extension of work many schools will be doing following the gifting of their P3 Read Write Count bags.
Authors Live sessions can be watched live, or can be accessed in the Watch on Demand section of the Scottish Book Trust website.
CLICK HERE – SIGN UP AUTHORS LIVE: JOSEPH COELHO
Date: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Time: 11am – 11.40am
Target Audience: P3 – P7
Please note that the link to watch is emailed to you manually by one of the Scottish Book Trust team. As this is not an automatic process, please sign up to watch as soon as you can so that they can get your link to you in plenty of time.
World Nursery Rhyme Week 2018: 19/11/18 – 23/11/18
Monday 19th November 2018 – Friday 23rd November 2018, is:
World Nursery Rhyme Week
When taking a developmental approach to emerging literacy, nursery rhymes are a great way of supporting the development of literacy, language and communication skills. Get your children involved with the free resources from Music Bug.
CLICK HERE for World Nursery Rhyme Week Information and Registration
“Rhyme a Day Challenge” songs for 2018
- Monday 19th November 2018: ‘Bobby Shafto’.
- Tuesday 20th November 2018: ‘Humpty Dumpty’.
- Wednesday 21st November 2018: ‘A Sailor Went to Sea’.
- Thursday 22nd November 2017: ‘I’m a Little Teapot’.
- Friday 23rd November 2017: ‘Round and Round the Garden’.
CLICK HERE – World Nursery Rhyme Week 2018 Resources
Words Up Early (Level 1) – Key Messages Training
The Words Up: Early (Level 1) Key Messages for Adult/ Child Interaction training has been developed by speech and language therapists in Highland for adults to support their interactions with children, leading to improved speech, language and communication for children. The online training is an alternative to the face to face Level 1 training. To get the most out of the training, it is recommended that this is done within small groups. It will take around 1.5 hours to 2 hours (depending on the length of discussion).
For the training, you will need:
– copies of the Words Up Early and Primary Key Message Posters
– a piece of wrapped fruit (e.g. a tangerine) or a wrapped sweet
– a pen/pencil and paper.
CLICK HERE to access the Words Up Early (Level 1) Key Messages Training
What’s Your Story? – Age 14-17
This year the Scottish Book Trust will be selecting seven teenagers from around Scotland to join the What’s Your Story? Development Programme.
They’re looking for people aged 14-17 who want to develop their creative skills in writing, illustration or storytelling. It’s completely free to apply and to take part. All expenses are paid for, wherever you travel from and whatever access support you need.
You can find more information about different activities and the application process on our essential information page. Applications are due Monday 12th November 2018.
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