Talking about Books!

Learner:  Taylor Aiono    Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni          Date: 3rd March, 2015

Learning Area: Literacy/ Communication

Learning Observed

Taylor is learning how to use nouns as well as verbs in his expressive vocabulary. We have been working on answering questions: ‘Who is that?’ and ‘What is she/he/it doing?’ when we read a book to build his understanding of nouns and verbs. Taylor was reading the magenta book ‘I like Riding.’ I asked him ‘Who is that?’ pointing to the character and he was able to sign the noun ‘mouse’. I asked him ‘What is the mouse doing?’ and he signed '(mouse) fell over- dangerous.'

Evidence of learning

Taylor can answer simple who and what questions using a noun and a verb in NZSL.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Taylor is demonstrating his Capabilities in Using Language, Symbols and Text. He is able to read the words of the text and answer simple who and what questions about it. In terms of communication, this shows his development in Relating to Others as he can engage in a simple conversation- showing understanding of the subject and sharing his thoughts.

Next Learning Steps

Answer simple ‘where’ questions when reading a text use a noun/verb ‘sentence’  spontaneously when talking (signing) with others