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THE TS GUIDE TO… LITERACY Has technology changed how we read? Has the evolution of our language around emotions altered how we now perceive literary characters? We take a look at how literacy is an area of teaching very much in flux... 28 LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE 21st century technologies are rapidly shaping how all of us read and write, says David Voisin – to the point that we should reconsider our modern definitions of ‘literacy’ 31 RELEARNING READING Sarah Ledger explains why engaging students in the process of ‘relearning reading’ isn’t just a wise use of time, but a moral imperative... 32 READING BETWEEN THE LINES Gordon Cairns looks at how emotional literacy can be a powerful tool for literary analysis – particularly when wielded by learners more well-versed in it than their elders... INTHIS SECTION 27 IN FIGURES: TOWHAT EXTENTDO CHILDRENANDYOUNG PEOPLE READ FOR PLEASURE? 43.4% of 8- to 18-year-olds say they enjoy reading in their free time 28% of the same age group say that they read during their spare time each day 52.9% recall having been encouraged to read by their parents or carers Source: ‘Children and young people’s reading in 2023’ survey carried out by National Literacy Trust Reading Solutions UK is the home of DreamBox Reading Plus – the adaptive online reading programme that develops students’ fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Aimed at students in KS2-4, Reading Plus has a readability range from Y2 to GCSE and beyond. Every student has different needs, and it can be challenging to implement a reading intervention strategy that benefits the whole class. With Reading Plus, students are placed on personalised learning paths based on their strengths and skills gaps. Students begin by completing a baseline assessment that measures their reading speed, motivation, comprehension and vocabulary levels. Based on these results, Reading Plus will then adapt its content and support to maximise every student’s progress. See the impact on your students with a free 4-week pilot – sign up today by calling 0191 389 6078, emailing info@readingsolutionsuk. com or visiting readingsolutionsuk.co.uk TEACH SECONDARY SPECIAL LITERACY I N A S S O C I AT I O N W I T H 27 teachwire.net/secondary