It is well established that underpinning good comprehension is having a large vocabulary of words that can be easily recognised (and the ability to quickly and accurately decode words that are not automatically recognised), to have a good understanding of … Continued
Malapropisms are when a similar-sounding word is mistakenly used in the place of the correct word, often resulting in an amusing effect. According to Britannica, the term originates from Richard Sheridan’s play The Rivals in which one of the characters, … Continued
To ability to accurately describe an event, a location, a person or an object adds depth to a student’s writing. One strategy is to teach students how to include details to give ‘life’ to their description. Underpinning this is teaching … Continued
An understanding of the interplay between genetics and environment on reading acquisition can help inform educational practices and interventions. Estrera et al. (2023) have reviewed the key findings in this area and their article is summarised below. Underpinning this discussion … Continued
The experiences encountered in early childhood (birth to 8 years of age) have a significant impact on future literacy development. Piasta (2023) provides a comprehensive overview of the current research (especially in relation to 3 to 5 year olds) and … Continued