Sharp Reading has been developed by Hilton Ayery and Brian Parker who are teachers and teacher trainers from Christchurch, New Zealand. Sharp Reading is based on the most up to date research in literacy and is the culmination of 10 years of action research at the New Zealand Graduate School of Education, including ongoing engagement with schools.
Whether working one-to-one, in small groups, or with the whole class, this approach to reading comprehension instruction is simple and effective. Comprehending at a sentence level engages students in active reading and deepens their understanding of the text, motivating them to practise the reading strategies they need to succeed.
SHARP READING focuses on the GUIDED READING component of your reading program. Extensive research and classroom trials support its effectiveness as a means to improving reading achievement.
Part 1: Getting the routine right (CSI)
Part 2: Data collection and explicit teaching (CSI)
This workshop provides participants with:
- a knowledge of the skills employed by successful readers,
- an explicit, transferrable routine for instruction, that empowers students and simplifies the work of teachers
- skills for recognising comprehension quality and addressing student needs through explicit teaching
- a clear learning pathway for the teaching of reading
Resources:
- 12 months of online tutorials valued at $99 NZ .
- Twelve months of small step, at-your-own pace learning with weekly tutorials, video modelling and supporting resources.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Principals, Literacy Leaders, Primary and Secondary Teachers, Support Teachers and Teacher Assistants