SharpReading Blog

Thoughts about Teaching Reading

Please bear with us as we transition from our old website platform to this new one.
Our intention is to create a well-organised, easily accessible compilation of all the bits and pieces we have put together in the past. We have made a start with our 'categories' below, but for now it is just a bit of a dumping ground. I hope you can find information that is relevant and of interest.

Watch this space!

  • Feb 4, 2025

SharpReading meets Structured Literacy

Does SharpReading align with Structured Literacy?
Ready for Comprehension?

  • Nov 28, 2024

Readiness for Comprehension Instruction - SharpReading Stage 3

Are there some indicators that students are ready for comprehension instruction? We look at the prerequisite skills that students need to become capable comprehenders.
Reading for comprehension

  • Nov 13, 2024

When is the reader ready for Comprehension Instruction?

  • Hilton Ayrey
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The natural comprehension of written text begins at an early age through readalongs and discussions, but the nitty gritty development of the reader's ability to process and understand text while they are reading has some important prerequisites.

  • Nov 1, 2024

The Case for Levelled Text

  • Hilton Ayrey
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  • Oct 22, 2024

Remembering - What are the facts?

  • Hilton Ayrey
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  • Oct 22, 2024

Analysing - Organising the information

  • Hilton Ayrey
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  • Oct 22, 2024

Creating - Coming up with new ideas

  • Hilton Ayrey
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