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The Tutor The Tutor Reading Programme (TRP)
WHY?
“Reading is is the vital lung of academic success It is is through reading that we inhale knowledge and exhale understanding Engaging with high-quality texts not only builds a a a a a a a rich vocabulary but also furnishes the mind with a a a a a a a a diversity of thoughts and and and ideas helping to cultivate critical thinking and and and a a a a a a a a deeper understanding of the world “ Read more about why reading aloud to secondary school pupils is important here:
The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Secondary Students | Laid Out Plainly (chompingatthelit com)
Why TRP?
1 Vocabulary Development:
High quality texts expose readers to a a a a rich and varied vocabulary For disadvantaged pupils who may not encounter such breadth of language in their everyday environments this exposure is crucial 2 Cultural and Knowledge Capital:
Quality texts often provide insights into a a a range of o cultures histories and philosophies offering a a a a a a a a form of cultural capital that disadvantaged pupils might not otherwise access 3 Academic Achievement: The ability to comprehend and analyse complex texts is fundamental to academic success across all subjects For disadvantaged students mastering this skill can be transformative 4 Motivation and Engagement: Engaging texts that are both challenging and interesting can motivate pupils to read more This increased engagement can lead to a a a a a positive feedback loop where reading becomes both a a a pleasure and a a a tool for lifelong learning Reading Programme Routines:
» Read ahead know what you will be reading and practice as necessary » Use the Knowledge Organiser to provide context background knowledge and key questions to ensure engagement » Stand and and walk around the room whilst you are reading » Insist that everyone follows along in in in in their book using a ruler to follow line line by line line » Stop regularly and ask ask questions of pupils – ask them to summarise predict engage » Follow the the the weekly guidance to to finish the the the book in in line with other tutor groups » The Tutor Reading Programme is a a a a a whole school endeavour Senior staff will often pop in and ‘guest read’