Articles tagged with: reading strategies

When Prosody is the Problem: Strategies to Improve Reading Fluency

Posted on 5th November 20245th November 2024 in Learning to Read and tagged how to teach reading, Prosody, Reading Fluency, reading strategiesLeave a Comment

Meredith Murray is a passionate educator with nearly two decades of experience in transforming literacy instruction. As a Product Development Manager at Booksource, she focuses on aligning engaging literature with research-based strategies to support readers of all levels. With two advanced educational degrees and certification in Orton-Gillingham, Meredith is committed to making literacy accessible and […]

Why ‘mixed methods’ scupper mastering the phonic code

Posted on 20th October 201421st May 2024 in Approaches to Teaching Reading and tagged article, beginner, beginner readers, decoding not guessing, guessing, mixed methods, reading strategiesLeave a Comment

Time and again, research has shown that mastering the phonic code is key to successful, fluent reading. The mastery of this knowledge is particularly vital for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Experienced teachers will have observed that some children manage to unscramble the phonic code for themselves, and will learn to read regardless of how they […]