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

Working memory and rapid progress: from phonics to comprehension

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 19/04/2025

Over the past 12 years, I’ve spent time in schools listening closely to pupils, collecting data, and noticing the quiet patterns that shape progress. This post reveals the trends that emerged over this time.

Phonemic AwarenessExecutive FunctionsReading 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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