S7 E2 - The Top 5 Ways to Ensure Reading Success in Years 3 to 6

We share five evidence-informed moves to boost reading in Years 3–6, from language-rich talk and explicit code knowledge to partner reading and smart text selection. We close with practical ways to thread reading through science, history, and geography without burning out.

• creating a language-rich classroom with explicit, natural vocabulary use
• assessing and addressing phonics and morphology gaps
• using partner reading to differentiate practice efficiently
• prioritising short, high-quality texts over length for its own sake
• integrating reading across the curriculum to build knowledge and stamina
• avoiding overestimation of foundational skills through class-wide screening
• focusing on accuracy before fluency and then sophistication
• choosing one change to start and one area to strengthen

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