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I I whant went wont want two too to improov improof get better at

I I whant went wont want two too to improov improof get better at litrasea litrasee literacy. contents. Don’t know what to read?. Phonics. Understanding what you read. Reading strategies. Different text types. Online comprehension. Presentation. VCOP. Organisation.

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I I whant went wont want two too to improov improof get better at

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  1. I I whant went wont want two too to improov improof get better at litrasea litrasee literacy.

  2. contents Don’t know what to read? Phonics Understanding what you read Reading strategies Different text types Online comprehension Presentation VCOP Organisation Punctuation More punctuation Spelling Vocabulary Editing Listen to your work Boss

  3. The best way to become a good reader is to read more. Read book extracts on the Lovereading sites. Order the book from the local library or look for it in the school library. If you prefer “real-life” texts, try the online newspaper, First News. (No subscription required) • http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/ • http://www.lovereading.co.uk/ • http://www.firstnews.co.uk/ contents

  4. If you find it difficult to “sound words out”, you might have missed some of the basics at primary school. Take a trip down memory lane and remind yourself of the stuff you missed (or have forgotten!) http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/ www.phonicsplay.co.uk contents

  5. Understanding what you read Can you understand what you are reading? When you are watching TV or a film or reading a book, ask yourself the following questions: • Why did the character say that? • What’s going to happen next? • Who does that person remind me of? Try out some comprehension strategies at the site below. http://reading.ecb.org contents

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  8. Find out about different types of text. • https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eppcontent/glossary/app/resource/factsheet/4108.pdf For more info, click https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eppcontent/glossary/app/resource/factsheet/4108.pdf contents

  9. Use the free portable MyStudyBar from Eduapps. • Download the bar onto a memory stick and use it to help with reading,writing and planning. Dyslexia-friendly tools included. • http://eduapps.org/ Click the My Study Bar tab at the top of the page. contents

  10. Vary your vocabulary; Choose the right word. Connect your ideas, sentences and paragraphs. Open (start) each sentence in a different way. Punctuate. Use full stops, capital letters, speech marks, question marks, exclamation marks, apostrophes and commas. contents

  11. Organise your ideas. • Plan your writing Use: • Bullet points • A table • A mind-map • A voice recording on your phone • Post-its • A graphic organiser • http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/ • http://eduapps.org/ Install MyStudyBar and use the free mind-mapping tool under Planning. contents

  12. Presentation • If handwriting is a problem, type wherever possible. Google “free touch typing programmes” or use the BBC site below. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/flash/stage10.shtml contents

  13. Punctuation • www.echalk.co.uk Username HeathfieldCommunity Password echalk contents

  14. More punctuation Don’t forget good old Bitesize! http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/spelling_grammar/ For the more mature… • http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic/punctuation contents

  15. Spelling • If you mix up words that sound the same, you need to work on homophones. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en21watc-game-paris-word • To improve the way you store spellings in your brain, take a look at the following site. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/spelling • See what you think of http://www.spellzone.com/ contents

  16. Vary your vocabulary • When typing in Word or Powerpoint, use the synonym function to vary your vocabulary. Right click next to a repeated word. Click synonym. Choose an alternative word. • Or just give yourself • time to think! My dad was cross/angry/annoyed/ irritated / livid / furious / irate / fuming / incandescent with rage The cake was nice/tasty/delicious/ scrumptious / satisfying / appetising / delectable / mouth-watering / yummy contents

  17. Be your own editor • Listen to your own work. Does it sound right? • You could ask a friend or relative to read your work back to you OR Click Reading on MyStudyBar • Then click Orato. Highlight your text. Right click copy. Press speak on Orato. Check that your work sounds right. contents

  18. Another way to listen to your work in Word or Powerpoint • File • Options • Quick access toolbar • Popular commands drop down: Choose Commands not in the ribbon • Speak • Add • OK • The speak icon will appear in top left of screen • Highlight text and click speak icon contents

  19. You are in control! contents

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