Our pupils’ success will be defined by their ability to read fluently and skilfully. Despite universal acceptance of reading’s vital importance, the reading gap in our classroom remains, linked to factors such as parental wealth, education and book ownership, as well as classroom practice. To close this gap, we need to ensure that every teacher has the knowledge and skill to teach reading with confidence.
Key Features
- Practical strategies for teachers at every phase of their teaching career.
- Tackles issues such as dyslexia and the role of technology.
- Focuses on nurturing pupils’ will and skill to read for pleasure and purpose.
- Provides solutions to create a rich reading culture for every student.
Additional Information
The book helps teachers to be experts in how pupils ‘learn to read’ as well as how they ‘read to learn’. It explores how reading is vital for unlocking a challenging academic curriculum for every student.
Specifications
Author: Alex Quigley
Pages: 201
Previous Works: Closing the Vocabulary Gap, The Confident Teacher
Recommendations
This book should be a core text for all teachers, whether trainees or experienced professionals, whatever their subject or key stage specialism. Reading success is essential for young people to access any academic curriculum and this book draws together research and effective practice across all subjects and age groups.
