Here is an article by Bonnie Macmillan on the causes of illiteracy in boys. It is on the Reading Reform Foundation website. Thanks to Susan Godsland from www.dyslexic.org.uk for flagging it up. http://www.rrf.org.uk/archive.php?n_ID=117&n_issueNumber=51
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Moon Dogs reviewed by SNIP
Special Needs Information Press has just published a review of the Moon Dogs series in the June newsletter. Here is a summary for busy teachers: “The Moon Dog series consists of two sets of eight books, all with modern storylines involving a group of teenage friends. There are excellent illustrations to bring the stories to […]
Read MoreAccelerated Reader Reviews Talisman 2
See here a review of Talisman 2 on Accelerated Reader http://www.renlearn.co.uk/talisman-2-phonic-books-quizzed-ar/ This series offers children structured practice of decoding and at the same time comprehending what they have read with increasing complexity.
Read MoreTotem, Talisman and Alba now on Accelerated Reader in the UK
We are delighted to announce that our books for older, struggling readers are now on Accelerated Reader in the UK. The Magic Belt is in the process of having a quiz developed. This is great news as it combines decoding and comprehension! Who says that decoding and comprehension are incompatible?
Read MoreGet a free set of Magic Belt books for struggling readers
To get a free set of the Magic Belt reading series join the Top Notch Teaching competition: Reading Book Giveaway
Read MoreHow to re-engage your pupils in reading – part 2
Melanie Creach of Top Notch Teaching reviews the Phonic Books range of decodable books for older, struggling and reluctant readers. How To End The Reading Book Struggle (And Engage Your Students In Reading Again) Part Two
Read MoreHow to Teach Children to Read by Top Notch Teaching
Melanie Creach of Top Notch Teaching explains ‘How to Teach Children to Read’: How To Teach Children To Read
Read MoreShould we dispense with the D word? – a way forward
This clear article, by Kevin Wheldall, Anne Castles and Mandy Nayton, explains the controversy created by the Joe Elliott and Elena Grigorenko in their recent book ‘The Dyslexia Debate’ and suggests a sensible way forward. http://www.kevinwheldall.com/2014/03/should-we-dispense-with-d-word.html?spref=tw
Read MoreHallmarks of a good reading intervention programme
If you are considering a reading intervention programme, here is what a good one should look like: http://health.thewest.com.au/news/1289/missed-dyslexia-diagnosis-causes-heartache Thanks to Cathy Saunders who wrote this article and to Susan Godsland of www.dyslexics.org.uk for flagging it up.
Read MoreOvercoming dyslexia – Mandy Nayton of DSF explains
If you have a child or pupil struggling with reading read this: http://health.thewest.com.au/news/1288/overcoming-dyslexia#.UwSao9UDT80.twitter
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