“I never thought reading could be so much fun,” said one student from the 6th class, where book presentations are currently taking place. But this time, self-designed “reading boxes” with matching props were used. The students presented entire scenes from books in their boxes. This fostered an intensive engagement with the text, and the stories became vivid and tangible for readers and listeners alike.
The feedback from the class was very positive. One child reported: “I read my book several times.” Another student said he wished the book had a sequel.
Important was not only enthusiasm for the content of the book, but also the open exchange among each other. The students practiced giving and receiving constructive feedback.
The anticipation for the next presentation, the following reading box, and preparation for the reading competition is great. The combination of creative material and a growing feedback culture has shown that reading in class has become a shared and motivating experience. Furthermore, reading makes an important contribution to language acquisition and text comprehension.
(A. Sadr)
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