THE RHYTHM FOR READING ONLINE CPD BLOG

A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.

Improving reading comprehension and awareness of punctuation

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 16/04/2024

When reading text, the 'full' stop is a necessary rhythmic cue, as it defines the point of completion of a grammatical structure. Rhythm, punctuation and grammar are structural aspects of reading that support young readers as they detecting meaning.

Reading comprehension

How rhythm defines

phonemic awareness

“It’s only an hour that they have with you over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.” Year 3 teacher

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