This free seven-page Best Practice Focus considers the science of reading, dissecting the research and evidence-based for effective reading strategies.
We look at word recognition and language comprehension, including the Simple View and Scarborough's Reading Rope and how these apply to primary education.
Building on this science of reading, author Robbie Burns then considers six principles that transcend any particular teaching method, also offering action steps for primary schools to take. The six principles cover phonics, structures, fluency, new vocabulary, background knowledge and reading practice.
Mr Burns then considers five "essential elements" to ensure pupils' "reading journey" throughout primary school is successful, including reading for pleasure, reading aloud, reading for effective writing, reading as it links to the curriculum, school libraries and more.
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