Reading Club at Tintagel Tutoring
In our online reading club children gather to engage in reading activities aimed at improving vocabulary and comprehension skills. Please subscribe and follow our vocabulary blog to help your child at home developing their vocabulary.
The club utilises a Google Meets, where members can interact and access supporting materials.
Reading materials are selected, which could include short stories, novels, or non-fiction texts at the appropriate level for the children but also those that will challenge them. These selections are diverse in genre and subject matter to cater to different interests. The club meets weekly for discussions where children can share their thoughts, insights, and questions about the assigned reading. Children will be able to interact through the chat function, or by talking directly using a microphone depending on which they are more comfortable with.
In addition to discussing the reading, the club incorporates vocabulary-building exercises. This could involve highlighting and defining unfamiliar words, creating flashcards, or engaging in vocabulary games and quizzes. The club may also include comprehension challenges to assess understanding and promote deeper engagement with the text. This could include summarising passages, analysing characters and themes, or predicting outcomes. The children can access the internet to use google searches during the session for online dictionaries, reading guides, and other supplementary materials to aid comprehension and vocabulary expansion. To track individual progress, the club may encourage members to set personal reading goals, monitor vocabulary growth, and reflect on their comprehension skills over time.
Overall, the online reading club provides a structured and supportive environment for children to enhance their vocabulary and comprehension skills through collaborative reading, discussion, and interactive activities.
Reading club at Tintagel Tutoring - FAQs
When is the club?
Wednesday at 18:30 - 19:00
Who can attend?
Any child in year 4, 5, 6 or 7
Are the sessions face to face or online?
All sessions for reading club take place online via Google Meet. This enables all children to access the session whatever their location and adds convenience for parents.
Do children have to be working towards the 11 plus exam?
No, any child can attend within years 4-7. The club aims to foster a love of reading while also extending children's vocabulary and comprehension skills. This will be beneficial to any child.
How much does it cost?
For a half term, it is £63.00 and payments are made half termly in advance.
What book will they be using?
The book we use will change every half term or term, depending on the length of the text and the term. Parents will need to ensure their child has access to a copy of the book we are using.