John Purchase PS has selected these references to reflect their emphases in the teaching of reading.
"OPINION PIECE" BY LIBBY GLEESON
Well known children's author Libby Gleeson challenges us to reconsider the ways in which we use books in our literacy lessons. Click here to download file
Well known children's author Libby Gleeson challenges us to reconsider the ways in which we use books in our literacy lessons. Click here to download file
"RESEARCH EVIDENCE ON READING FOR PLEASURE" BY UK DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
"Research Evidence on Reading for Pleasure", Department of Education. This document, based on UK research discusses why reading for pleasure is important, what the research evidence shows, and how schools could encourage it. Click here to download file
"Research Evidence on Reading for Pleasure", Department of Education. This document, based on UK research discusses why reading for pleasure is important, what the research evidence shows, and how schools could encourage it. Click here to download file
"EFFECTIVE PRACTICES FOR DEVELOPING READING COMPREHENSION" BY NEIL DUKE AND DAVID P PEARSON
This is recognised as the major reading about reading comprehension. It's summarises the research evidence and explains some effective strategies for teaching. Click here to download.
This is recognised as the major reading about reading comprehension. It's summarises the research evidence and explains some effective strategies for teaching. Click here to download.
TEXTS FOR READING COMPREHENSION
These two texts were used to guide our professional learning to ensure deep understanding.
These two texts were used to guide our professional learning to ensure deep understanding.