Engaging Readers AND Writers Through Book Club (Parts 1 and 2)

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In this podcast transcript Engaging Readers AND Writers Through Book Club (Part 1) Dr. Jan Turbill discusses her experiences in education and her post-retirement work improving literacy skills, particularly in Years 4-6. She shares how starting a book club enhanced student engagement with literature and emphasised reading like writers. Jan highlights the structure of the book club, focusing on Australian authors and analysing literary devices. The episode concludes with positive changes in students' attitudes toward reading and writing, showcasing the effectiveness of the approach in fostering literacy skills.

In Part 2 Dr. Jan Turbill discusses teaching writing through book clubs, emphasising reading like writers and connecting with authors. She shares her own experiences and the structured approach used in her book clubs, focusing on whole-group and small-group discussions about storytelling elements. The episode highlights power writing sessions and the importance of mentor texts, encouraging students to explore different perspectives in literature. Overall, it provides insights into an engaging approach to teaching writing and fostering a supportive learning environment for students to share and learn from each other's writing.