Does ReadTheory improve students’ comprehension skills and enjoyment of reading?

Published on: January 16, 2019

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Reading should be a joy at any age, but it can be so much more for children. It can help improve reading attainment, writing proficiency, text comprehension, grammatical awareness and vocabulary development, but young readers can also broaden their general knowledge, gain a better understanding of other cultures, and a deeper insight into human nature. The pastime also creates greater self-confidence as a reader, with reading likely to remain pleasurable in later life (Clarke and Rumbold, 2006). Nevertheless, it is evident from classroom conversations and sparse reading records that many students choose not to read. Some younger students admit that they find reading boring or apparently lack the time to immerse themselves in a good read. In addressing the situation, I decided to explore whether increasing students’ identification with reading and providing some immediate evidence of its benefits could be the solution. Technology A teacher in Nottingham introduced me to ReadTheor

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This article was published in January 2019 and reflects the terminology and understanding of research and evidence in use at the time. Some terms and conclusions may no longer align with current standards. We encourage readers to approach the content with an understanding of this context.