Concept maps are graphic organisers or visual representations of knowledge. They are also referred to as mind maps, spider maps or idea webs. Information is linked whereby key concepts are linked to other related concepts via directional arrows and descriptive … Continued
The word ‘orthography’ is comprised of two Greek words: ‘Orthos’ meaning straight, right or correct and ‘graph’ meaning to write. So, literally, orthography means writing correctly. In literacy, orthography refers to writing words with the proper letters in the correct … Continued
There are four key types of comprehension questions that students will encounter. Many students will find it useful if these questions types are explicitly taught and practised. Four Types of Questions: Right There Questions (Literal Questions): The answer to literal questions … Continued
There have been many claims over the years that by reading to children they will learn to read with minimal assistance. Similarly, teachers will often recommend to parents that if their child is struggling to learn to read, then they … Continued
The ultimate goal of reading instruction is for students to read with understanding. Yes, the focus of initial instruction should be on teaching sound-symbol correlations so students can decode and encode words fluently. However, instruction also needs to include understanding text … Continued