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

Why reading comprehension depends on attention, not just decoding.

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 13/09/2026

Some 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.

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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