Read, Write, Inc classes will resume in January. Primary 3A will still be participating in daily speed sounds lessons and will engage in a variety of learning experiences surrounding our class novel “Esio Trot.” We have been developing our comprehension skills by answering a range of questions about the story so far. We are using our daily writing jotters to record our responses. Today we have adopted the role of illustrators to draw a part of the story. Here are our thoughts so far.

Chloe – Mr Hoppy was telling Mrs Silver what she needed to do to make our tortoise bigger. I drew a picture of Mr Hoppy passing the note to Mrs Silver’s balcony with a piece of string.

Jessica – I really like the book so far. It is interesting! I am looking forward to learning about the different book detective roles.

Alicia – Mrs Silver wants Alfie to grow a bit bigger as he only weighs the same size as a grapefruit.

Elise – I have enjoyed the story so far and I liked being an illustrator.

Eva – Tortoise language was very funny. I liked when Miss Aitken read it to the class.

Finn – I think tortoise language sounds funny!

Kyle – I think Mr Hoppy is going to trick Mrs Silver because he wants her to like him.