When you listen to speakers of a foreign language that you do not understand, you hear a sequence of sounds that you perceive as gibberish. This is because you lack phonological and phonemic awareness of that language. A struggling reader of the English language faces a similar situation. While the …
Read More »Master spelling with 100-plus word lists and guide on syllable, onset, rime and rhyme
Spelling new words like though, thought, through, throughout, thorough and tough doesn’t have to be boring. Students can have fun spelling with our word lists of over 100 endings and guide on syllables, onset, rime and rhyme in many engaging ways. This simple spelling guide includes short explanations of the …
Read More »Vowels: A simple guide on sounds, long, short, silent, digraphs, trigraphs
Vowels in the English alphabet are a e i o u and sometimes y. Each of these letters represents two sounds, long and short, and have been the basis for learning to read for a long time despite the complexities of the written English language. As reading methods evolve, phonics …
Read More »Reading intervention: 20 critical literacy problems to address
If you know persons who shine in every aspect of their life except for when it comes to reading, then this is for you. Reading intervention is a programme used to bring a struggling reader up to grade level. This programme involves activities and strategies that are tailored to suit …
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