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Closing the Reading Gap
Closing the Reading Gap | Alex Quigley
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Our pupils success will be defined by their ability to read fluently and skilfully. But despite universal acceptance of readings vital importance, the reading gap in our classroom remains, and it is linked to an array of factors, such as parental wealth, education and book ownership, as well as classroom practice. To close this gap, we need to ensure that every teacher has the knowledge and skill to teach reading with confidence. In Closing the Reading Gap, Alex Quigley explores the intriguing history and science of reading, synthesising the debates and presenting a wealth of usable evidence about how children develop most efficiently as successful readers. Offering practical strategies for teachers at every phase of their teaching career, as well as tackling issues such as dyslexia and the role of technology, the book helps teachers to be an expert in how pupils learn to read as well as how they read to learn and explores how reading is vital for unlocking a challenging academic curriculum for every student. With a focus on nurturing pupils will and skill to read for pleasure and purpose, this essential volume provides practical solutions to help all teachers create a rich reading culture that will enable every student to thrive in school and far beyond the school gates.
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reading bridges the
gaps in our understanding —
empathy is key. 📚

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In his follow up to Closing the Vocabulary Gap, Quigley once again presents a rousing, call to arms about the necessity of all teachers being teachers of reading and what can be done in schools that serve the disadvantaged to close the advantage gap. The last couple of chapters are where you can will find some of the answers and approaches, whilst those preceding are necessary foregrounding.