Each month we have an author of the month. We share the author with the school at the first whole school assembly of the month. The children are encouraged to try the books by the author and extend their reading choices.
Each week we have a different word of the week for KS1 and KS2. The children are challenged to try to use the word in the correct context within their writing during the week.
Reading Gladiators is ideal for higher-attaining readers, with a focus on high-level discussion and creative responses to quality texts, promoting sustained and thoughtful reading. We do Gladiators in Year 2/Year 4 and Year 6 throughout the year. The books are chosen from the Reading Gladiators award winning website. Children meet to discuss the books in a relaxed atmosphere and to participate in discussion to enthuse, motivate and provoke thinking.
What our Gladiators say about Reading at Holly Grove
In the Year 6 Reading Gladiators group we have had a book a half term.
We started off with The Way Past Winter by Kiran Milwood Hargrave - "Mila and her sisters live with their brother, Oskar, in a small forest cabin in the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter for himself and his men. But by the next morning, they've gone, taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters set out to bring Oskar back - even if it means going north, crossing wild and frozen lands to find a way past an eternal winter."
We then moved on to Rebound by Kwame Alexander which was SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL and the CLIPPA - Its a brilliant book written in verse with comic strip illustrations.
"‘Hoop kings SOAR in kicks with wings. Game so sweet it’s like bee stings.’
It's 1988. Charlie Bell is still mourning his father, and struggling to figure out how he feels for his best (girl) friend, CJ. When he gets into trouble one too many times, he's packed off to stay with his grandparents for the summer. There his cousin Roxie introduces him to a whole new world: basketball. A legend on the courts is born. But can Charlie resist when trouble comes knocking once again?"
Reading Rabbits
Every week we have a "Reading Rabbit" go home with a child from every class. From Nursery to Year 4 they also take home the Reading Rabbits suitcase! In Year 5/6 they take home the Reading Rabbits Ruck sack!
In the bags are a variety of books for the child to share at home with the Rabbit and their families. There are also treats to go along with their reading session. We ask for the child with their parent if needed to write in the journal about which book they liked best! The younger children also have a mask and super hero cape so they can dress up like the Reading Rabbit!
Reading Rabbits
Photos of the children who have been chosen to take the weekly Reading Rabbits home
