The Reading Revolution

Expert readers rely heavily on the effective mental model they build whilst reading, often using multiple reading strategies to build it as they read. However, even experts have to stop and remind themselves of what they have read – to shuffle the author’s intent into their existing mental model. If an expert needs to stop and reread then a novice certainly does. Yet do we allow children time to linger over the texts? To reread and build effective images to…

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As children get older, they need to learn to set their own purposes and aims. They need to take charge of their comprehension and become active readers. [1. Pg 108] The xxxxx approach builds purpose through two ways: 1.Connect and wonder Before each read, children will actively engage prior to reading by drawing out any previous and personal connections and wondering about what the text might be about. This opens the gateway as early as possible to engage purposefully with…

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