Character Day

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What: This week is 'Book Week. It is to promote reading.

So What: This is a fantastic idea that engages the learner. Kids visualise characters and really get into novels, and story telling.

Now what: Each student then goes and performs a character they have chosen from their book, followed by quiz and activities.  

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