The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
HELPING YOUR CHILD READ GEMMA TEACHING & LEARNING P - 6 Part Three: Book Chat
Discussing the content and meaning of books is an important part of reading. Chat about the book before, during and after reading, and encourage your child to share their ideas and to ask questions about the book.
Here are some questions you can ask before, during and after reading the book:
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Look at the cover. What do you think this book might be about?
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How would you describe the character at the beginning of the story?
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How does the place the book is set in make you feel?
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What is happening in the pictures?
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What do you think is going to happen next?
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Why might a character have done this? What would you do in the same situation?
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Who was your favourite character in the story? Why did you like that character?
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What was your favourite part of the book?
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Can you retell the story in your own words?
Book chat develops language, comprehension and pleasure. Watch the following videos which model this relaxed interaction through the use of open questions, comments and prompts to initiate Book Chat.
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