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Welcome back to Term 3. Can you believe half the 2018 school year is over? We
hope the holiday break was enjoyable and you are ready for another busy term.

Our first semester was very busy supporting individual teachers, small groups and the whole school staff. Work in
schools has included reading comprehension and the main idea, grammar, vocabulary, writing, NAPLAN, using the EALD
Progress Map and Words Their Way
As well, courses were held here at AISWA. We had a focus on the four Sharp Reading courses – Decoding Strategy
Instruction, Comprehension Strategy Instruction, Advanced Comprehension and SevenPlus. Once participants had been
trained support back in the classroom has been offered – a great way to ensure small steps lead to success.
Other courses that have been well attended include How Language Works, Scaffolding Adolescent Literacy, Programming
and Assessment with the WA Curriculum.
Remember, concerning Literacy we are here to help so do not hesitate to contact us.

Kerry Handley khandley@ais.wa.edu.au

Jill Buckrell jbuckrell@ais.wa.edu.au

Pat Kershaw pkershaw@ais.wa.edu.au

Chris Witt cwitt@ais.wa.edu.au

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