Students were introduced to this learning objective in the earlier grade
and will be revisiting its concepts in Grade 3.
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1.1 Community of Readers and Writers
1.1 Community of Readers and Writers
Describe what a classroom community of readers and writers 'looks like, sounds like, and feels like'
Imagine a classroom where everyone is excited to read and write. What would that look like? What would you hear? How would it feel to be part of such a community? In this lesson, we will explore what a classroom of readers and writers looks like, sounds like, and feels like. We will also discover how we can support each other, share our ideas, and grow as readers and writers!
A community is a group of people who have something in common, like the same interests or goals. It is like a team where people help each other and foster a sense of belonging1,2.
Communities can form around things like hobbies, activities, or shared goals. They give people a chance to connect, share, and support one another.2
A reading and writing community is a group of people who connect, learn, and grow as readers and writers.
A reading and writing community consists of individuals who have a shared interest in reading and writing. Together, they engage in practising and refining their reading and writing skills and strategies.
Imagine it as a group where you:
engage in conversations about different books
explore the various ways people write stories
offer help and support on reading and writing
provide meaningful feedback to each other
express your thoughts, or share your work with others
Read the story below to discover how Sejal built her love for stories in the Reading and Writing Community.
Meet Sejal, a fourth-grader who absolutely adores stories.
One day, she learns about a Reading and Writing Community, a place where children like her come together to share their love for reading and writing.
Excitedly, Sejal joins this group. The members share books they are reading, explore some books together, recommend cosy reading nooks, and exchange colourful pens with each other. Everyone works as a team, supporting each other to become better readers and writers.
As part of this community, Sejal makes friends who love stories just as much as she does. They chat about all kinds of books, from daring adventures to silly tales that make them giggle. Together, they explore the magic of storytelling, sharing tips on how to make characters interesting and create surprise endings.
They also give each other feedback on their writing.
Sejal feels a sense of belonging in this wonderful reading and writing community. It becomes a collaborative and supportive haven where Sejal, and her friends, improve their reading and writing skills in a fun and meaningful way.
Being part of the Reading and Writing Community is like having a superpower – a power to express thoughts, share stories, and make reading and writing an exciting adventure every day.
A reading and writing community can look like:
The main purpose of the reading and writing community is to create a collaborative and supportive place where we can together get better at reading and writing in a fun and meaningful way.
Reading and writing are essential life skills crucial for success in school and beyond. Through reading and writing, we gain knowledge about the world, establish connections with others, and share our opinions and ideas3.
Read Sejal and Sumit's conversation below to see how excited Sejal is about her Reading and Writing Community. While you are reading, pay attention to the benefits Sejal mentions about joining this group.
In this unit, you will learn to collaboratively work towards building your own grade 4 reading and writing community.
Glossary
community – a group of people with shared interests or goals
collaborate – to work together to achieve something
feedback – helpful comments or advice to improve something
confidence – belief in yourself and your abilities
discussion – talking about a topic to share ideas
genre – a category of books or writing (like fiction, poetry, or mystery)
illustration – a picture or drawing that helps tell a story
independent reading – reading on your own without help
perspective – a way of seeing or understanding something
supportive – helping and encouraging others
text – any written words, like stories, articles, or poems
writing buddy – a friend who helps you improve your writing
Summary:
Summary:
A reading and writing community consists of individuals who have a shared interest in reading and writing. Together, they engage in practising and refining their reading and writing skills and strategies.
The main purpose of this reading and writing community is to create a collaborative and friendly space where we get better at reading and writing in a fun and meaningful way.
Reading and writing are essential life skills crucial for success in school and beyond. Through reading and writing, we gain knowledge about the world, build connections with others, and share our thoughts and ideas effectively.
Extension/Further Reading:
Explore this list of 50 classic books that you will be eager to read. You may also find some of these books in the school library. Click here to take a look.
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