INDEPENDENT+AND+MODELLED+READING

INDEPENDENT READING ** – According to Hill, S (2006, p 83) “The purpose of independent reading is to build fluency and motivation for reading. Children are encouraged to read texts at their independent reading level so that reading is practised and fluency increased. The child is challenged to read on their own for a sustained period of time.” Children take home books to practice their independent reading and to build on their knowledge and skill base.
 * MODELLED READING- ** According to Hill, S (2006, p 73) “ Modelled reading involves the teacher demonstrating how to read by reading aloud to the class from a range of different text types.” A teacher reading aloud to the class helps a child understand the meaning of words, listen to the correct pronunciation and in turn helps children when they write, by developing their grammar and punctuation skills. The purpose is for children to engage with texts of a much higher or more complex level than they can read.
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