Transforming Reading Skills in the Secondary School

Transforming Reading Skills in the Secondary School is a commonsense text designed to help practitioners working in a mainstream context. The book suggests ways to develop the underlying skills necessary for good reading through multiple pathways such as mainstream subject lessons, individual and small group support sessions, whole school initiatives, the use of reading mentors and home-school liaison opportunities. Brimming with ideas and activities, Pat Guy explores a variety of different aspects of reading, including:

how reading is taught and why it is such an important skill for the individual

how to motivate the reluctant reader

the role played by the mainstream & specialist teacher

underlying problems pupils may face

how to increase parental involvement

reasons why a pupil’s comprehension might be limited

the role of the School Librarian

the relevance to reading of vocabulary and general knowledge.

Anyone wanting to develop the reading skills of secondary pupils who struggle will find this a resource they return to time and time again.