Improving pupils’ outlook on life over and above their literacy development
In the second of a series of guest blogposts, South Ayrshire Council’s Ian Leishman, Coordinator (Inclusion) tells the tale of a trio of pupils he met one day, to demonstrate how ReadingWise is making a difference to children's lives in South Ayrshire, not just their literacy development.
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Shakespeare Week - Macbeth Vocabulary
Vocabulary and word list from William Shakespeare's Macbeth is added to our Vocab module
British Science Week - Animals and Humans
Science vocabulary and word list about Animals and Humans is added to our Vocab module
Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker
Vocabulary and word list Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker is added to our Vocab module
World Book Day - The Most Translated Children’s Books In The World
It's World Book Day on 3rd March and we thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the most translated children’s books in the world.
Much Ado About Nothing Vocabulary - word list from Madani Schools Federation
Vocabulary and word list Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare is added to our Vocab module
Money - word list from South Gloucester College
Vocabulary and word list Money from South Gloucester College is added to our Vocab module
South Ayrshire Council: starting the journey with ReadingWise
In the first of a series of guest blogposts for ReadingWise, Ian Leishman, Coordinator (Inclusion) at South Ayrshire Council, tells us how he first came about ReadingWise, prior to rolling out our learning intervention programmes to all 52 schools across the authority.
The Sign of Four Vocabulary - word list from Friern Barnet School
Vocabulary and word list from The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle is added to our Vocab module
International Book Giving Day - favourite books given to the ReadingWise team as presents
To celebrate International Book Giving Day, the ReadingWise team share some of their favourite books given to them as presents. We explain why we love these books, a brief summary of each one, a few words on what the books mean to us... and share our book gifting strategies!
Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary - word list from St Peters CofE Aided School
Vocabulary and word list from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is added to our Vocab module
The Flypaper Vocabulary - word list from St Peter's CofE Aided School
Vocabulary and word list from The Flypaper by Elizabeth Taylor, a short story from Tales of the Unexpected, is added to our Vocab module
How can storytelling support soft skills growth?
Reading, writing and being read to improve literacy skills. They can also help children to develop soft skills such as showing empathy. Community Administrator and Content Manager Jo Opoku explores how storytelling supports soft skills growth.
Rye College Y8 Romantic Movement Poetry - 18th and 19th Century
Vocabulary and word list from Rye College - Y8 Romantic Movement Poetry - 18th and 19th Century is added to our Vocab module
Supporting children’s literacy development across South Ayrshire
The ReadingWise collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC) is now in its seventh year - a perfect time for reflection. Here we explore why ReadingWise has been so effective for the 52 schools in the authority.
Fantastic Mr Fox Vocabulary
Vocabulary and word list from Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox is added to our Vocab module
Employability: presentation skills and general vocabulary
Vocabulary and word list on Employability: presentation skills and general vocabulary from South Gloucester College is added to our Vocab module
Lord of the Flies Vocabulary
Vocabulary and word list from William Golding's Lord of the Flies is added to our Vocab module
The Tempest Vocabulary
Vocabulary and word list from Shakespeare's The Tempest is added to our Vocab module
Richard III Vocabulary
Vocabulary and word list from Shakespeare's Richard III is added to our Vocab module
