Dr Marion LongSome children decode accurately yet pretend to read. This post examines why reading stays word by word or misses the meaning, and how rhythm can help.
Dr Marion LongSchools already know which children are behind. This post discusses what a five-minute listen reveals that tracking cannot, and why reading fluency can stay stuck.
Dr Marion LongThe Reading framework defines fluency as words read accurately per minute. This post offers a closer look at what sits between decoding and comprehension - and what matters most for lower-attaining readers.
Dr Marion LongSome children read as though they are bracing for every word. This post explores two kinds of attention behind reading comprehension, and how to hear the difference when a child reads aloud.
Dr Marion Long is the founder of Rhythm for Reading and the creator of Rhythm for Reading Online CPD for teachers supporting lower-attaining readers. Her doctorate at UCL Institute of Education investigated the effects of a rhythm-based music intervention on children's reading behaviour. If you would like to discuss having Rhythm for Reading in your school, please visit the bookings page and select the most convenient date and time.
“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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