The Conversation

What are ‘decodable readers’ and do they work?

Misty Adoniou currently receives funding from the ACT Education Directorate to investigate the teaching of writing in secondary schools. Brian Cambourne is a self funded retiree. Between 1968 and 2006 ...
Science Daily

Study provides insights into the use of decodable texts in early reading instruction

Reading comprehension is crucial for success in school and society but can be difficult for children initially. Decodable texts are widely believed to help by focusing on taught letter-sound ...
Education Week

Guided Reading: How to Make Kids Hate (or Love) to Read

Imagine yourself curled up in your favorite chair by the fireplace, a mug of cocoa spiked with Bailey’s within reach. Open the book you’ve been waiting all day to read, a tale of adventure and ...
The Conversation

Explainer: what’s the difference between decodable and predictable books, and when should they be used?

Simmone Pogorzelski consults to MultiLit Pty Ltd which sells decodable readers, among other reading materials that the company researches and develops. Robyn Wheldall is a director of MultiLit Pty Ltd ...