How does i-read help me to meet the needs of my mixed-ability class?
When they first begin to read, childrens reading is mainly based on decoding the words on the page and interpreting meaning on the simplest level that involving plot, characters, etc. i-read both supports the development of these basic skills and enables maturing readers to refine their reading skills, looking at aspects such as the style and effectiveness of the authors choice of words, and how these features and others help the author to achieve his/her aim. To this end, the questions provided on screen and in the teachers notes are built around five specific skills literal, deductive, inferential, authorial and evaluative comprehension. The focus highlight feature also helps children of all abilities. It offers targeted practice of high-frequency words, as well as focusing on decoding trickier words in a supported setting. Whilst some classes may need more scaffolding, the materials are sufficiently flexible to allow you to move through a unit at your own pace. It is suggested that
