Title – The teaching of reading

Guidance for assignment :

• Part 1: Write approximately 750 words to show your understanding of the 2 dimensions of the reading process. Support your account with academic reading recommended in the module.

• Part 2: Analyse 2 examples of how children learn to read. Support your analysis with reference to both dimensions of the Simple View of Reading, and substantiate your account with academic reading. Write approximately 750 words in this section.

• Present one reference list at the end of the assignment.

• Total word count: 1500 words (including quotations)

Core reading list:

• Brien, J. (2011) Teaching Primary English Sage Publications

• Goouch, K. & Lambirth, A. (2011) Teaching early reading and phonics Sage

• Jolliffe, W. Waugh, D. & Carss, A. (2012)Teaching systematic synthetic phonics in primary schools Sage

• Medwell,J. Moore, G. Wray, D. Griffiths, V. (2012, sixth edition) Primary English: Knowledge and understanding Learning Matters

• Wyse, D. Jones, R. Bradford, H. Wolpert, M. A. (2013 third edition) Teaching English, language and literacy Routledge