I have always been an avid reader, but since becoming a teacher and taking on reading lead, I have veered towards children’s lit. And to tell you the truth I have been blown away, there are some truly amazing books out there, I have read amongst others: The House with Chicken Legs, The Boy atContinue reading “Children’s lit – who’s the audience?”
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Reading for pleasure?
I have fallen back in love with reading, note that I didn’t say reading for pleasure. What exactly is reading for pleasure – escapism? adventure? isn’t all reading, for pleasure of some sort? When I started researching and devouring every blog and insert I could get my grubby little hands on to adapt and enhanceContinue reading “Reading for pleasure?”
Reading Strategy
Why do we need a reading strategy? Reading fluency is the ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. Reading fluency is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension. A child begins to comprehend a text once they can read at a speed of 90 wpm. SATS analysis showsContinue reading “Reading Strategy”
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