In his article, Odegard (2020) discusses the importance of the structured, explicit teaching of literacy, He notes that this approach is particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia who require more intense and sustained instruction compared to their typically developing peers … Continued
Every year a large number of students sit standardised reading tests. The data from the tests are used to identify students requiring supplementary reading instruction and whether a school might need to change its reading program. However, how students engage … Continued
Phonological awareness (in particular phoneme manipulation) and word patterns are two important elements in the learning to read and spell process. Creating ‘Word Chains’ is a fun activity for providing students practice in these skills. The basic premise is that … Continued
The number one reason that students score poorly on reading comprehension assessments is because they can’t decode. If you can’t accurately read the words in the text, then it will be impossible to accurately comprehend the message being conveyed. Students … Continued
When my children were young, once they became very familiar with a story, one of my favourite activities was to read the book making changes to the characters or the situation. The Stepmother in Cinderella became kind and caring, Little … Continued