Explaining Reading: Predicting
#1. Predicting
Predicting is fundamental to comprehension. Good readers anticipate meaning. They do this by predicting what they think is going to happen and by revising their predictions as they read.
Predicting is a skill for all ages - from emergent to high school readers
Emergent readers make predictions as they are listening to stories being read to them. ...
Gearing up for Term 4: How to Maximise Student Engagement
The end of the school year is approaching and it can be a tough time where some students may be starting to mentally check out.
While it’s been a more settled year, our students will still be tired and everyone is still playing catchup after learning interruptions from covid. So how do we keep kids focussed at this time of year? Today's article will provide teachers, parents, ...
Read Before You Stream: Kids’ books made into tv and movies
Things you can do NOW to improve student literacy
Here are some strategies that you - parents, teachers, tutors & boarding masters - can employ to enhance the literacy of all stud...
One in 10 students needing extra support, NAPLAN data reports
Book Week – It’s more than the dreaded costume!
Children's Book Week in Australia is held in August every year. While organising a costume can be a trial for parents, it is a week that books and reading are celebrated. Supporting the activities during Book Week shows your positive attitude and helps to promote book enjoyment in your son. Use this week to 'get in character' with your son and embrace the fun. But don't limit it to just o...
Five Tips for Helping Boys with Reading Comprehension
I think many of us have witnessed the fact that boys would rather do anything but read. Teachers and parents alike have heard all the excuses: he's too busy, can’t find anything he likes or just doesn’t enjoy it. Don’t worry, you’re not alone and there are plenty of things we can do to help boys engage with reading. We believe that
7 Parent Friendly Comprehension Tips
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald
Try to follow these easy parent friendly comprehension tips with your son, and with regular practice, they will become second nature.
Read, read, read
While this seems obvious, it can be tricky to get the reluctant reader to pick up a book. Reading aloud and taking turns means...
How to Help Boys and Teens with Improving their Reading
As we head into the second part of the year, you may have found that your son's mid-semester report was less than stellar? Or perhaps their learning needs aren't being met? I receive messages every week from concerned parents about their son's literacy. If they are neurodiverse, know that we can help. Our latest internal milestone tracking has shown that our students have shown a 15% i...
“I read it but I don’t get it!” Helping your son with comprehension
Helping boys with comprehension is paramount.
“James often plows right through reading, decoding words but not comprehending.”
“I can tell that Samuel doesn’t get the meaning as he works through a text.”
“Alex just gives up.”
Sound familiar?
As a teacher and tutor with 20+ years’ experience, I think that comprehension is prob...