THE TSS READING PROGRAMME
TSS recognises the importance of reading in the
development of boys. In order to support this ideal, years 7-10 have timetabled reading
classes every fortnight where boys go to the library and select a reading book. Time is
spent during these periods talking about books, authors and silently reading.
An oral book report is required from every boy at the end of each term.
There are a number of reasons
boys have timetabled reading classes from Year 7 to Year 9
1. Reading improves their comprehension - it helps them
work out the meaning of new words, and helps them learn how to place words in sentences.
2. Reading improves their spelling - the more they see
correctly written words, the more they will remember how to spell them.
3. Reading improves their grammar - their vocab, (or the
words they know), will increase and this will help them express themselves both orally and
in the written word.
4. Reading takes them places they would not normally go
- it puts them in the shoes of other people and lets them experience how other people
live.
The Reading Record
A record of three years of reading
At the beginning of Year 7 all boys receive a Reading
Record which they keep until the end of Year 9. This Record allows them to record all the
books they read during these years and a diary of their oral book reports. At the end of
year 9, the Records are passed onto the year 10 English teachers, allowing the teachers to
get an overview of each boys’ reading history.
Oral Book Reports
At the end of every term, boys present an oral book
report to the whole class. These are not long talks, boys only need to do a brief report
on their book.
Presenting a book report:
1. Read a book you like.
People speak better on topics about which they feel passionate.
2. When you have finished the book, do the following
.....
* Using the book report sheet follow
these steps:
i. Introduce yourself to class
ii. Introduce book
iii. Introduce main characters
iv. In year 8 you should present a plot summary and two main themes of the book
v. In year 9 you should present a brief plot summary and select and discuss an anecdote
from the book
which is typical of the book (exciting, scary etc.).
vi. State your opinion
& rate the book out of ten
3. How to present
* Dress neatly
* Stand
straight
* Maintain eye
contact with your audience
* Sticky tape
report sheet to back of book
* Practise in
the mirror
The Class
The rest of the class will be paying close attention to
what you are saying. A well presented book report will stimulate your audience to ask
questions, be ready to answer these.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS AND YOU WILL
PRESENT AN EXCELLENT BOOK REPORT. |
