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 * Learning Story #2 **

Age: 13 Year: 9 School: Secondary
 * Background **

X spent 5 years at a Kura Kaupapa Māori where a lot of time was spent sitting in a corner because of his poor behaviour. He then spent one year at a local primary school with RTLB support. During his two years at intermediate he demonstrated very low self esteem and had an anger problem. He is now at high school in a learning support room with SLS, RTLB and TA support. Mother is very supportive, father is away a lot and blames the school systems for his failing.

X enjoys listening to stories. The novel study was called ‘Too Much For You’. He took great interest in the plot and the main character and was able to draw a picture of what the character looked at in his view. He reasoned that because he was a farm kid he was athletic, “wiry” and “energetic”. This indicated that he was using reading strategies; interpretation, linking prior knowledge, visualizing and predicting.
 * Learning Story: **

Thinking. X internalised the character and was able to link it to his own experiences X asked questions throughout the reading X was also curious about what might happen next and was prepared to make predictions.
 * Key Competencies **

L3 English, Listening. · Thinking critically about text · Integrate prior knowledge confidently
 * Learning Areas **

· Creating a supportive learning environment. X is now willing to participate positively · Encouraging reflective thought and action. X answers questions and is given opportunities to predict.
 * Pedagogies: **