Paired Reading Presentation of Certificates January 5th 2012

What we think.  We found that in class pupils are more settled with a book during silent reading time.  The pupils are more selective when choosing books.  It has given the children an opportunity to read a range of books from a number of authors – shared their recommendations.  Children's confidence in own ability has improved.  An improvement in fluency of reading.

Reading Ages  Average increase of 7 months  0 – 4 months30%  5 – 8 months35%  9 – 12 months25%  12+ months10%

Pupil Comments  Paired reading was fun and interesting. We learned new words and about new things.  Enjoyed reading with and to parents.  I am better at reading out loud and more confident.  It was a brilliant experience.  Didn’t like it – too many instructions.  It was OK!

Some Points For Consideration.  To have more of a choice of books to read.  Timing of meetings  Have Paired Reading as an addition rather than instead of.

Parent Overview  Majority believe that children reading more and had a better understanding of what they read.  Many noted that children were more confident when reading.  Generally agree that children had benefited in some form or other from Paired Reading.

Comments From Parents  We had a great time doing paired reading.  She became more confident.  Proper one to one reading time is really good for the kids.  The interactive nature and prompt feedback proved a beneficial experience.  It gave him confidence to read out loud.  We both enjoyed reading a variety of books.  She excelled at her reading.

More comments from parents  A great programme. She read more than usual.  I was surprised she chose novels rather than picture books. She has more confidence now.  We enjoyed spending time, talking about the books and exploring different themes.  Spending time reading the books together and seeing his reading improve.  Found the split meetings better.

It’s Not All Perfect!  Some days the books were hard.  Some days the books were too easy.  It was hard getting a book pitched at the right level.  The timings of the parent meetings did not suit.  Leaving books at home or forgetting to change books.

What Now ?  “On easy material children practise the skills they have and build up fluency.” Marie Clay.

What Now ?  Paired reading books have stretched children’s reading.  Children still need time to enjoy three types of books:  Under the Pillow Books – very familiar/comfort books.  A comfortable level book to practise reading.  Every so often a book to extend/stretch the child.