Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what’s changing
The new curriculum is grounded in research on how kids best learn to read. But it will take teachers time to learn which ...
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The decoding threshold is a key barrier to reading proficiency in older K-12 students
Foundational decoding skills and their impact on comprehension beyond elementary school offer insights into supporting ...
Education Week19d
Reading Interventions for Older Students May Be Missing a Key Component
At some point, usually around 3rd grade ... reading comprehension—likely won’t solve the root cause of students’ struggles. Schools have likely long had students with inadequate decoding ...
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Effective Strategies to Enhance Your Reading and Comprehension Skills
Reading and comprehension skills are essential for effective communication and learning. Whether you're a student or a professional, improving these skills can enhance your understanding and retention ...
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Comprehension worksheets – Non-fiction and fiction for Y1-6
The non-fiction comprehension worksheets feature texts with strong links to the national curriculum. This means you can develop reading skills during foundation subject time and support pupils’ ...
Frontiers27d
The impact of a metacognition-based course on school students’ metacognitive skills and biology comprehension
The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating the effects of a metacognitive intervention on eighth grade students’ biology comprehension ... skills beyond their current abilities. Through ...
Harvard Business Review1mon
6 Essential Leadership Skills — and How to Develop Them
The way we work has changed — and so has leadership. Rebecca Knight is a journalist who writes about all things related to the changing nature of careers and the workplace. Her essays and ...
Psychology Today1mon
How Parents Impact Their Kids’ Reading Skills
largely because they struggle with reading comprehension beyond a basic level. Moreover, students struggle with reading because teachers have reduced the amount and complexity of students ...
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English exercises: extra reading comprehension practice to keep your skills sharp
The government announced that schools will be closed until at least April 20 because of the coronavirus outbreak. However, we know that many of you are nervous about upcoming exams, and perhaps ...
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Reading comprehension strategies – KS2 exercises & resources
If you’re looking to brush up on your knowledge of reading comprehension strategies, these four handouts from the National Literacy Trust will prove useful. Questioning is key to comprehension.