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Headwork Reading is a new series of 18 fiction books for 11-14 year olds with reading ages of 6-9 years. The storybooks are carefully graded into four levels, using the Fry reading scale, and range from 400-3000 words in length with varying numbers of stories in each book. The Teacher's Bookcontains advice preparing for `difficult' words that might be encountered in the stories, thematically linked activities, as well as suggestions for some written work, IT activities, and photocopiable activity sheets. Cassettes 1, 2 and 3 provide readings of the stories which can be used by students before they read or as readalong material.
This collection serves as a structured pedagogical intervention designed to improve reading fluency and comprehension for students aged 11-14 who possess lower reading ages. Author Chris Culshaw provides a comprehensive framework that utilizes graded fiction to bridge the gap between chronological age and reading ability. The system integrates auditory, visual, and written components to support diverse learning needs within a classroom environment. By employing the Fry reading scale, the materials ensure that students engage with content that is appropriately challenging yet accessible.
What You Will Find
Educators frequently utilize this series as a foundational resource for remedial literacy programs in middle school settings. Experts highlight the systematic approach to vocabulary preparation and the flexibility of the materials for both independent and guided instruction.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1995-09-21
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198335644
ISBN-13:
9780198335641
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