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A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.
Phonemes mixed with fluency and musical notes
By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 26/11/2024In the Rhythm for Reading Programme, we introduce the names of musical notes through rapid responses and multi-sensory approaches. In this way, children experience that learning to read in a small group always feels immersive and playful.
Reading fluency: Should it be fast or slow?
By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 01/11/2024When a child dials their pace of reading up or down to reflect the degree that they are assimilating meaning from the text, their nuanced and flexible response is a strong indicator that their reading fluency and comprehension are in alignment.
What happens when rhythms and phonemes collide?
By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 15/10/2024Children with well-developed sensitivity to rhythm are also attuned to phonemes (the smallest sounds of language). These children are able to read unfamiliar words with ease and expand their vocabulary through reading.
Improving reading comprehension and awareness of punctuation
By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 16/04/2024When 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.
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“It’s only an hour that they have with your 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.”
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